Which of the following is NOT a listed example of a suitability action?

• A. Debarment
• B. Removal
• C. Cancellation of reinstatement eligibility
• D. Reassignment of duties

Answer: (D)

Suitability actions are formal measures used to address an individual’s eligibility or fitness for federal service based on conduct, character, or reliability. Debarment blocks further employment or contracting with the agency due to suitability concerns. Removal is a formal disposition that takes someone out of a position when suitability issues are established. Cancellation of reinstatement eligibility specifically targets whether the person can return to federal service after a disqualification, making it a direct suitability action. Reassignment of duties, on the other hand, is a management decision that shifts tasks or roles but does not by itself resolve a suitability determination or restrict eligibility, so it isn’t considered a listed suitability action.