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Strategic Plan

Strategic and Operational Plan

Operational Goal Status, 2007

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Deadline Operational Goal Goal ID Date Completed  
January 1, 2007 Top of Page
  Monitor and report on demonstration projects at agencies by January 1, 2007, and update each year thereafter. A-6 December 29, 2006  
  Develop pilot program for eliminating interim payments; identify two agency participants in pilot program by April 1, 2006; finalize 50% of initial retirement benefits by first payment due date (eliminating interim payments) by January 1, 2007; and evaluate program and expand pilot to additional agencies in 2007. B-7 December 18, 2006  
  Categorize positions by new Career Patterns at all Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) Agencies by January 1, 2007. C-2 December 29, 2006  
  Provide agencies with a competency assessment tool for management candidates by January 1, 2007. C-12 December 29, 2006  
  Establish a category rating policy/plan by January 1, 2007, and use for hires by October 1, 2007, at all CHCO agencies. D-4 December 29, 2006  
  Conduct informational General Counsel meetings with Associate Directors and Office Heads quarterly - January 1, 2007; April 1, 2007; July 1, 2007; and October 1, 2007. E-32 December 15, 2006  
  Introduce model cost transparency requirements for FEHBP providers effective for FY 2007 F-2 December 15, 2006  
  Communicate the CHCO Council's mission and successes with stakeholders, including Congress, the media, and employee advocacy groups and stakeholders quarterly - January 1, 2007, April 1, 2007, July 1, 2007, and October 1, 2007. G-9 December 14, 2006  
February 1, 2007 Top of Page
  Produce addendum to strategic plan by February 1, 2007. A-9 January 31, 2007  
  Build and test the Retirement Systems Modernization (RSM) program components in support of the February 2008 go-live objective. Make data element dictionary available for Government Shared Service Centers by January 31, 2007. B-21 January 30, 2007  
  Revalidate requirements for financial management system migration to Bureau of Public Debt by May 1, 2006; complete implementation by February 1, 2007 E-22 September 30, 2006  
  Implement work instruction letter regarding legal representation by February 1, 2007. E-30 December 31, 2006  
  Educate OPM programs on new Federal civil procedure rules regarding e-discovery by February 1, 2007. E-31 January 31, 2007  
  Develop a plan by February 1, 2007 to encourage OPM employees to serve others as outlined in President Bush's Executive Order on Volunteerism, and implement throughout the year. G-11 January 30, 2007  
March 1, 2007 Top of Page
  Make final 95% of disability retirement applications, on which the applicant’s life expectancy is a year or less, within 10 days by March 2007. B-20 February 27, 2007  
  Mail 100% of FERCCA election packages to eligible annuitants and employees and close out cases for all annuitants and employees who are ineligible at this time by March 1, 2007; Complete FERCCA project by September 1, 2007. B-26 February 27, 2007  
  Issue guidance to assist FEHBP carriers in processing and paying OBRA90 health claims correctly by March 1, 2007. B-30 February 28, 2007  
  Identify and recommend new types of outlets for advertising by March 1, 2007. Develop implementation plan for selected outlets by April 1, 2007. C-15 February 28, 2007  
  Draft and develop support for legislation allowing retirees to continue receiving annuity payments while performing part time Federal service by March 1, 2007. C-19 January 12, 2007  
  Rollout results of the FHCS report by March 1, 2007. D-12 January 17, 2007  
  Develop migration guidance for agency selection HRLOB public/private sector centers by March 1, 2007. D-17 February 23, 2007  
  Initiate corrective actions for prompt pay process by March 1, 2007, and implement actions by July 1, 2007. E-48 January 31, 2007  
  Hold initial meetings with relevant members of Congress and/or staff by March 1, 2007. G-12 February 26, 2007  
April 1, 2007 Top of Page
  Implement healthcare information technology initiatives, including price and quality transparency, pursuant to E.O. 13410. Include initiatives in FEHBP call letter by April 1, 2007. B-13 March 7, 2007  
  Develop legislation to offer Short-Term Disability Insurance to Federal employees. Proposal submitted to OMB by April 1, 2007. B-14 March 2, 2007  
  Issue 2007 FEHBP community rated reconciliation instructions by April 1, 2007. Partner with OIG to address community rating recommendations and issue 2008 FEHBP community rate instructions by April 30, 2007. B-15 February 21, 2007  
  Produce Retirement Process educational Video for Executive Branch by April 1, 2007. B-18 March 26, 2007  
  Update Executive Core Qualifications by October 1, 2006; complete development of enhanced automated examination tool by April 1, 2007 C-5 March 16, 2007  
  Increase number of CHCO agencies using the USAJOBS resume format and integrating online applications with their assessment systems to 50% by April 1, 2007; 75% by April 1, 2008; and 100% by April 1, 2010 C-10 March 21, 2007  
  Identify and recommend new types of outlets for advertising by March 1, 2007. Develop implementation plan for selected outlets by April 1, 2007. C-15 March 26, 2007  
  Meet with CHCO Council to obtain and assess ideas on improving hiring and prepare appropriate action items by April 1, 2007. C-16 March 14, 2007  
  Develop a concept of operations for entry on duty system (EODS) by April 1, 2007. D-16 March 15, 2007  
  Complete private sector Shared Service Centers operational capabilities requirements by April 1, 2007. D-18 March 23, 2007  
  Complete the final statement of work for private sector Shared Service Centers by April 1, 2007. D-19 March 15, 2007  
  Expand accountability report requirements to include the application of the SES performance-based pay system by April 1, 2007. Report on results by January 1, 2008. D-22 March 26, 2007  
  Conduct informational General Counsel meetings with Associate Directors and Office Heads quarterly - January 1, 2007; April 1, 2007; July 1, 2007; and October 1, 2007. E-32 March 26, 2007  
  Develop a plan to expand CTS Pilot Incentive program to include a quarterly individual/team sales recognition to incentivize business development in our reimbursable business by March 30, 2007; implement plan by July 1, 2007. E-41 March 29, 2007  
  Meet OMB data encryption requirements for protecting sensitive agency information - Encrypt all OPM Blackberry devices by April 1, 2007. E-60 March 1, 2007  
  Develop acquisition strategy to procure software, integration, and application hosting services for new accounting system by April 1, 2007. E-66 February 7, 2007  
  Communicate the CHCO Council’s mission and successes with stakeholders, including Congress, the media, and employee advocacy groups and stakeholders quarterly - January 1, 2007, April 1, 2007, July 1, 2007, and October 1, 2007. G-9 March 15, 2007  
May 1, 2007 Top of Page
  Evaluate effectiveness of DOD National Security Personnel System (NSPS) and DHS human resources management system; produce first implementation assessments by May 1, 2007 A-3 April 26,2007  
  Issue 2007 FEHBP community rated reconciliation instructions by April 1, 2007. Partner with OIG to address community rating recommendations and issue 2008 FEHBP community rate instructions by April 30, 2007. B-15 March 27, 2006  
  OPM will strengthen requirements for Medicare COB including making carriers liable to return uncollected claims overpayments where carriers’ failure to act timely caused the non-recovery. Carrier letter issued and contract language prepared for inclusion for next contract cycle by May 1, 2007. B-19 April 26, 2007  
  Build and test the Retirement Systems Modernization (RSM) program components in support of the February 2008 go-live objective. Complete development of licensed technology - employee/client application by April 30, 2007. B-22 April 25, 2007  
  Complete the OCR records management project by May 1, 2007. D-25 September 30, 2007  
  Implement release 2 of DMS by May 1, 2007. E-37 January 29, 2007  
  Complete progress reviews for OPM employees by May 1, 2007 and every year thereafter except for new staff that have not been under standards the requisite period of time. E-57 April 30, 2007  
  Publish pre-solicitation notice on Fedbizops of OPM’s intent to conduct a public/private competition to procure software, integration, and application hosting services for new accounting system by May 1, 2007. E-67 April 25, 2007  
  Work with CHCO Council to develop federal employee guest lecturer program with post high school institutes of higher learning by May 1, 2007. G-10 April 24, 2007  
June 1, 2007 Top of Page
  Build and test the Retirement Systems Modernization (RSM) program components in support of the February 2008 go-live objective. Begin RSM training by May 30, 2007. B-23 May 29, 2007  
  Track returned 1099s, and follow-up on those that are not subsequently requested by the beneficiary to determine appropriate further action by June 1, 2007. B-28 May 29, 2007  
  Expand job fair / career day program to include community colleges by June 1, 2007. C-22 May 23, 2007  
  Redesign and implement THEO intranet website by June 1, 2007. E-35 May 1, 2007  
  Develop method for routing and responding to general inquiry calls by June 1, 2007. E-36 May 31, 2007  
  Redesign and implement the budget formulation process for the FY 2009 budget cycle by June 1, 2007. E-42 May 16, 2007  
  Expand the performance management beta site by June 1, 2007. E-52 May 31, 2007  
  Develop information technology roadmap and funding requirements to address future needs by June 1, 2007. E-56 May 31, 2007  
July 1, 2007 Top of Page
  Work with CHCO Council to identify best practices and tools to measure the impact of training on Federal employees by July 1, 2007. B-16 June 14, 2007  
  Improve hiring practices as measured by CHCO Council-approved applicant and manager surveys at a total of eight CHCO agencies by July 1, 2007; 15 by October 1, 2008; and all agencies by 2010. C-9 June 28, 2007  
  Close competency gaps in HR specialist’s occupations at 15 CHCO agencies by July 1, 2007. D-21 June 28, 2007  
  Work with CHCO Council to develop best practices regarding the administration of SES performance-based pay system by July 1, 2007. D-23 June 28, 2007  
  Conduct informational General Counsel meetings with Associate Directors and Office Heads quarterly - January 1, 2007; April 1, 2007; July 1, 2007; and October 1, 2007. E-32 June 27, 2007  
  Create a centralized Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) database for the verification process that all CFC participating charities appear on the IRS Master File as tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) charities by July 1, 2007. E-34  June 28, 2007  
  Develop a plan to expand CTS Pilot Incentive program to include a quarterly individual/team sales recognition to incentivize business development in our reimbursable business by March 30, 2007; implement plan by July 1, 2007. E-41 June 18, 2007  
  Initiate corrective actions for prompt pay process by March 1, 2007, and implement actions by July 1, 2007. E-48 June 25, 2007  
  Develop and implement a new employee orientation program by July 1, 2007. E-59  June 22, 2007  
  Meet OMB data encryption requirements for protecting sensitive agency information - Encrypt all OPM server backup tapes that leave OPM facilities by July 1, 2007. E-61 June 26, 2007  
  Communicate the CHCO Council’s mission and successes with stakeholders, including Congress, the media, and employee advocacy groups and stakeholders quarterly - January 1, 2007, April 1, 2007, July 1, 2007, and October 1, 2007. G-9 June 15, 2007  
August 1, 2007 Top of Page
  Build and test the Retirement Systems Modernization (RSM) program components in support of the February 2008 go-live objective. Develop licensed technology for GSA active employees by July 30, 2007. B-24 July 30, 2007  
  Develop business case in CLCS for CDP/Succession planning by August 1, 2007. B-27 July 13, 2007  
  Develop standard operating procedures for the Office of General Counsel by August 1, 2007. E-33 July 30, 2007  
  Issue RFI to determine the vendor pool for new accounting system by August 1. E-43 July 20, 2007  
  Meet OMB data encryption requirements for protecting sensitive agency information - Establish the policy, procedure, and infrastructure to encrypt data on OPM laptop computers by August 1, 2007. E-62 June 1, 2007  
September 1, 2007 Top of Page
  Mail 100% of FERCCA election packages to eligible annuitants and employees and close out cases for all annuitants and employees who are ineligible at this time by March 1, 2007; Complete FERCCA project by September 1, 2007. B-26 August 29, 2007  
  Implement plan to reduce FEHBP overpayments caused by carrier provider agreements which limit collection of refunds by September 1, 2007. Plan will be agreed to by the Office of the Inspector General. B-29 August 29, 2007  
October 1, 2007 Top of Page
  Implement Results-oriented performance culture strategy by October 1, 2007. A-7 September 20, 2007  
  Support agency requests to establish pay-for-performance demonstration projects throughout the strategic plan period. A-8 February 28, 2007  
  Include Government contributions to benefits in pay statement disclosures by October 1, 2007 B-11 June 10, 2007  
  Lay groundwork during fiscal year (FY) 2007 for more refined market adjustments to pay B-12 August 27, 2007  
  Work with CHCO Council to develop marketing and implementation guidance for agencies to maximize return on distance learning investments by October 1, 2007. B-17 September 19, 2007  
  Build and test the Retirement Systems Modernization (RSM) program components in support of the February 2008 go-live objective. Complete Active Employee Folder imaging in the Retirement Operations Center by September 30, 2007. B-25 September 25, 2007  
  Begin to operate and hire in the new Career Patterns environment by October 1, 2007, at all CHCO agencies and expand each year thereafter C-3 July 24, 2007  
  Work with CHCO Council to roll out a more targeted (by learning institution, profession) job fair process in 2006 and expand through strategic planning period. C-4 September 14, 2007  
  Decrease hiring decision timeframes to 45 days from closing date of job announcement to date of offer for 50% of hires by end of FY 2006, increasing by 10% per year thereafter to 90% in 2010 C-8 September 7, 2007  
  Produce and place 6 new recruitment advertisements by October 1, 2007. C-14 September 7, 2007  
  Implement an applicant assessment decision tool/guide by October 1, 2007. C-17 June 6, 2007  
  Co-host with agency partner(s) a thought leader forum to address SES performance and executive development by October 1, 2007. C-18 April 10, 2007  
  Design and Implement 21st century hiring flexibility educational tools to assist hiring officials and HR professionals in all CHCO agencies by October 1, 2007. C-21 September 25, 2007  
  Have written succession plans in place at 15 CHCO agencies by October 1, 2006, and meet milestones; all other agencies by October 1, 2007 D-3 September 27, 2007  
  Establish a category rating policy/plan by January 1, 2007, and use for hires by October 1, 2007, at all CHCO agencies D-4 September 28, 2007  
  Maintain completed investigations in an imaged format, with agency option for full electronic receipt by October 1, 2007. D-11 September 28, 2007  
  Issue updated guidance on use of Social Security Numbers on HR records by October 1, 2007. D-13 June 18, 2007  
  Obtain commitments from 3 additional agencies for migration to HRLOB Shared Service Centers by October 1, 2007. D-14 June 4, 2007  
  Increase to 600,000 the total number (cumulative) of converted hard copy official personnel folders government-wide to electronic format by October 1, 2007. D-15 September 17, 2007  
  Work with CHCO council to host and lead a new forum, including private sector thought leaders, for exploring innovative human resources practices by October 1, 2007, and each year thereafter. D-24 September 25, 2007  
  Develop capacity to transmit completed investigations electronically to all clearance granting agencies by October 1, 2007. D-26 September 28, 2007  
  Operate eQIP with capacity to receive and process 100% of all national security investigation requests through FY 2007. D-27 September 28, 2007  
  Operate fingerprint transmission system with sufficient capacity to receive and process electronically generated fingerprints in lieu of hard cards (Up to 100% of transmissions). D-28 September 28, 2007  
  Achieve full cost recovery annually for each revolving fund program. E-21 September 28, 2007  
  Conduct informational General Counsel meetings with Associate Directors and Office Heads quarterly - January 1, 2007; April 1, 2007; July 1, 2007; and October 1, 2007. E-32 September 27, 2007  
  Support agency’s HSPD12 hiring investigative requirement of 90% advance results within 10 days by October 1, 2007. E-39 September 24, 2007  
  Achieve a total staffing level of 9,500 (federal employee and contractor combined) if workload projections are realized by October 1, 2007. E-40 September 24, 2007  
  Issue Draft RFQ for new accounting system by September 30, 2007. E-43 September 10, 2007  
  Meet OMB data encryption requirements for protecting sensitive agency information - Develop an OPM privacy training plan by October 1, 2007. E-46 September 27, 2007  
  Comply fully with A-123 and achieve unqualified assurance for agency control over financial reporting every year by October 1 for the period ending June 30. E-47 August 24, 2007  
  Maintain prompt payment performance at 98% and improve non-FISD performance by 10% over 4th quarter FY 2006 results by October 1, 2007 and an additional 10% by October 1, 2008. E-49 September 21, 2007  
  Convert current resource center to electronic web-based research capability by October 1, 2007. E-50 September 27, 2007  
  Develop and implement internal rotational / professional development program by October 1, 2007. E-51 September 28, 2007  
  Implement supervisory training for managers by October 1, 2007. E-53 July 12, 2007  
  Begin to issue new HSPD 12 identification badges to current employees and contractors by October 1, 2007. E-54 September 26, 2007  
  Finalize comprehensive space management plan for TRB and implement for selected organizations by October 1, 2007. E-55 March 21, 2007  
  Implement new general inquiry call system by October 1, 2007. E-58 August 13, 2007  
  Meet OMB data encryption requirements for protecting sensitive agency information - Successfully complete field testing of laptop data encryption by October 1, 2007. E-63 September 27, 2007  
  Meet OMB data encryption requirements for protecting sensitive agency information - Develop and publish a privacy policy by October 1, 2007. E-64 September 28, 2007  
  Report on health information technology requirements results for FEHBP providers during FY 2007 F-3 September 24, 2007  
  Identify two national professional organizations focusing on human resources policy, benefits and employee development and achieve leadership positions in them during FY 2006 and each year thereafter F-4 July 10, 2007  
  Redesign Labor Agreement Information Retrieval System (LAIRS) so users can search it using key words and terms, and create their own reports by October 1, 2007. F-6 September 28, 2007  
  Add to LAIRS database OPM’s publication, Negotiability Determinations by the FLRA, including decisions through FY 2006 by October 1, 2007. F-7 September 28, 2007  
  Conduct employee Information Road Shows regarding possible pandemic influenza with HSC/HHS/CHCOs/FEBs by October 1, 2007. F-8 September 20, 2007  
  Conduct 6 educational programs for personnel security specialists on security and suitability topics by October 1, 2007. F-9 September 24, 2007  
  Identify at least one initiative per year to partner [with unions and employee advocacy groups] and implement beginning in 2006. G-5 August 23, 2007  
  Communicate the CHCO Council’s mission and successes with stakeholders, including Congress, the media, and employee advocacy groups and stakeholders quarterly - January 1, 2007, April 1, 2007, July 1, 2007, and October 1, 2007. G-9 September 10, 2007  
  Develop a plan by February 1, 2007 to encourage OPM employees to serve others as outlined in President Bush's Executive Order on Volunteerism, and implement throughout the year. G-11 September 20, 2007  
  Update and inform relevant Congressional members and staff regarding RSM during FY 2007. G-13 September 24, 2007  
  Hold meetings to educate relevant Congressional members and/or staff regarding OPM’s legislative agenda during FY 2007. G-14 September 20, 2007  
  Educate interested parties - in and out of government - about high priority legislative initiatives during FY 2007. G-15 September 20, 2007  
December 1, 2007 Top of Page
  Receive an unqualified audit opinion and report no material weaknesses every year E-16 November 16, 2007  
  Issue Final RFQ to determine for new accounting system by November 30, 2007. E-43 November 20, 2007  
December 17, 2007 Top of Page
  Develop a simplified position designation process to standardize the investigation requirements by December 17, 2007. D-29 January 18, 2008  
  Issue interim investigation and adjudication requirements for Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) -12 investigations by December 17, 2007 D-30 December 19, 2007  
December 31, 2007 Top of Page
  Report on SES performance-based pay system results each calendar year. A-2 June 2, 2007  
  Promote affordable Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) options, which may include additional health savings plan options, each year during strategic planning period B-10 September 13, 2007  
  Improve performance management practices at 8, 12, 28 CHCO agencies during 2006, 2007, 2008, respectively, as measured by Performance Appraisal Assessment Tool. D-2 December 27, 2007  
  Complete 80% of all other investigations by predetermined deadline (varies by case type) by end of 2007. E-25 December 17, 2007  
  Achieve rate of no more than 1% of completed investigations returned as deficient from agency security/adjudication offices each year E-26 December 17, 2007  
  Develop OPM Pandemic Exercise After Action Report by December 15, 2006. E-38 December 7, 2007  
  Expand the Walter Reed Army Medical Center post-service employment support model to one additional hospital in both 2006 and 2007. G-4 June 20, 2007  
Recurring Top of Page
  Implement action plan to ensure OPM is rated in the top 50% of agencies surveyed in the 2006 Federal Human Capital Survey (FHCS) and in the top five agencies in the 2008 FHCS E-4 September 20, 2007  
  Support Administration strategies to address pandemic threats throughout planning period E-13 September 24, 2007  

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