George H. Cohen
George H. Cohen is an American former director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in the United States. He was appointed in 2009 by President Barack Obama.[1]
Early life and family
Cohen was born in
Cohen's son,
2013 credit card scandal
In 2013,
In response, the FMCS issued the following statement, as printed in the Examiner: "These items which the Examiner is inquiring about appear to have been the subject of a now-settled employment dispute involving a disgruntled FMCS employee. These purchasing issues were addressed in the settlement, but must remain confidential under federal personnel rules, as noted, in the absence of a release from the employee.
When FMCS became aware of this employee’s concerns about the Agency’s procurement practices, we took immediate actions. These actions included taking steps to ensure that the Agency’s internal processes meet federal regulations. Additionally, we obtained a review by an outside, independent authority regarding FMCS procurements made over a period of years. We conducted a prompt and thorough investigation and a review of our own internal processes. With the settlement of the employment dispute, the conclusion of our own investigation and reviews by outside authorities, the allegations were dropped and outside authorities indicated they would take no further action."[2]
Amid allegations of wasteful and possibly fraudulent expenses during his tenure at FMCS, Cohen announced his retirement from the agency, effective December 31, 2013.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Greenhouse, Steven (October 20, 2011). "Mediator in N.B.A. Talks Has Strong Sports Pedigree". The New York Times. p. B12. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
- ^ The Washington Examiner, October 1, 2013. Accessed September 13, 2016.
- The Washington Examiner, November 26, 2013. Accessed September 13, 2016.