Which term describes a finding where misconduct or violation of law is proven, but the discipline is informal?

Which term describes a finding where misconduct or violation of law is proven, but the discipline is informal?

• A. Not Sustained.
• B. Sustained Informal.
• C. Sustained Formal.
• D. Unfounded.

Answer: (B)

In PBSO CBA terminology, a finding that something did occur and there is proven misconduct is “sustained,” and the level of discipline can be informal or formal. When the misconduct is proven but the discipline is informal—meaning no formal adverse action is recorded in the employee’s official personnel file—the proper term is sustained informal. This shows the violation was established, but the penalty is non-formal, such as counseling or a verbal reprimand. By contrast, not sustained means the evidence didn’t prove the allegation, unfounded means the allegation is false, and sustained formal would involve a formal discipline action documented.

In PBSO CBA terminology, a finding that something did occur and there is proven misconduct is “sustained,” and the level of discipline can be informal or formal. When the misconduct is proven but the discipline is informal—meaning no formal adverse action is recorded in the employee’s official personnel file—the proper term is sustained informal. This shows the violation was established, but the penalty is non-formal, such as counseling or a verbal reprimand. By contrast, not sustained means the evidence didn’t prove the allegation, unfounded means the allegation is false, and sustained formal would involve a formal discipline action documented.