U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

The HCAAF Resource Center presents specific guidance on the systems defined in the Human Capital Assessment and Accountability Framework (HCAAF) with linkages to merit system compliance. The guidance complies with merit system principles, veterans’ preference rules, and other civil service laws, rules, and regulations, including those relating to prohibited personnel practices.

The sections provide information about each of the following five human capital systems and their expected results as well as linkages to merit system compliance, where appropriate:

• Strategic Alignment
• Leadership and Knowledge Management
• Results-Oriented Performance Culture
• Talent Management
• Accountability.

These five systems, though distinct, are necessarily interrelated to serve a common purpose of producing a world class workforce which:

• Is effective in achieving agency mission results
• Delivers the highest quality products and services
• Quickly adapts to changing environments.