Comptroller General study and report on permanent change of station process

(a) Study Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall commence a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the permanent change of station process of the Coast Guard. (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 1 year after commencing the study required by subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the study. (2) Elements The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A description of the permanent change of station policies of the Coast Guard. (B) A description of Coast Guard spending on permanent change of station moves and associated support costs. (C) An evaluation of the effectiveness of using contracted movers for permanent change of station moves, including the estimated costs associated with— (i) lost or damaged personal property of members of the Coast Guard; (ii) delays in scheduling such a move through a contracted mover; (iii) delayed delivery of household goods; and (iv) other related challenges. (D) A review of changes to permanent change of station policies implemented during the 10-year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act, and the costs or savings to the Coast Guard directly associated with such changes. (E) Recommendations to improve the permanent change of station process of the Coast Guard. (F) Any additional information or related matter arising from the study, as the Comptroller General considers appropriate.