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

The Human Capital Assessment and Accountability Framework (HCAAF) Resource Center is a comprehensive collection of strategies, tools, and methods for agencies to use as they build this new world. The Resource Center is an electronic Practitioners’ Guide, based on the HCAAF, a road map for human capital transformation. The HCAAF evolved from a set of Human Capital standards, issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in 2002, which were developed through a collaborative effort among OPM, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

The HCAAF Practitioners’ Guide is intended to accelerate Governmentwide efforts to support agency mission results with strong human capital strategies. When used as a comprehensive standard for human capital results, human resources (HR) programs, and merit system compliance, the Guide serves as the basis for agency strategic human capital management accountability systems that meet OPM requirements.

You can access an electronic copy of the HCAAF Practitioners’ Guide through the Resources Index on the main menu.