Survey Finds Over 350 Civil Servants Approved to Work Remotely from Holiday Destinations
The Taxpayers' Alliance reported that more than 350 civil servants received permission to work remotely from vacation spots abroad.

More than 350 civil servants have been granted permission to work remotely from holiday destinations including Spain, Greece, Australia and Brazil, according to a survey by the Taxpayers' Alliance.
The findings come as government agencies continue to navigate remote work policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey results highlight the extent to which remote work arrangements have expanded beyond traditional home-based setups to include temporary relocations to vacation destinations.
The Taxpayers' Alliance, a campaign group that advocates for lower taxes and reduced government spending, released the data as part of its ongoing scrutiny of public sector work practices. The organization did not specify the time period covered by the survey or which government departments were involved.
Remote work policies have become a significant topic in government workforce management, with agencies balancing employee flexibility against operational needs and public accountability concerns. The arrangements described in the survey represent approved requests rather than unauthorized remote work.
The revelation adds to ongoing discussions about federal workforce policies as government agencies establish long-term remote work guidelines following pandemic-era changes to traditional office-based work structures.