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This bill establishes mandatory procedures for federal agencies to manage government-issued charge cards when employees leave their positions, known as the DECLINE Act. The legislation requires agency leadership to create and implement a comprehensive separation process for employees who are discharged, retire, or otherwise end their employment, which applies to purchase cards, travel cards, and other government payment cards. Specifically, departing employees must return their physical charge cards, remove them from digital wallets and electronic devices, and agency personnel must immediately deactivate the cards, close associated accounts, and report the cards as invalid to the issuing financial institution. The bill covers employees in high-level positions, including senior executives and confidential policy-making roles. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) will conduct annual reviews of agency compliance, reporting on the number of charge cards issued and deactivated, internal control mechanisms, implementation status, late fee expenditures, and electronic management reporting. The goal is to prevent potential misuse, fraud, or unauthorized continued use of government-issued charge cards after an employee's departure.

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