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Technically, there is no maximum length. The
regulations specify that appraisal periods shall generally be
designated
so that employees are provided a rating of record annually. Also,
the legislative
history of the Civil Service Reform...
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As defined in the Handbook for Measuring Employee
Performance, a retention standard describes the level of performance
necessary to be retained in a job (i.e., the standard written for
performance one level above...
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Yes. Peer nomination for quality step increases is permissible. However, some process would need to be set up to ensure that nominated employees meet the eligibility criteria. Also, under section...
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Yes. This policy does not limit agencies' ability to establish award
programs to support their performance culture. However, for
rating-based awards, agencies must ensure that employees with higher
ratings of record receive...
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The regulations addressing the requirements for taking performance-based
actions are found in part 432 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations,
not in the appraisal regulations at part 430. The law and...
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Yes. In some circumstances, an employee may receive both an award based on a rating of record and an award based on a specific contribution in a single year. Agencies...
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Yes. Under sections 4502(a) and (b) of title 5, United States Code, and the implementing regulations, such awards always have been subject to the Office of Personnel Management and Presidential...
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The regulations read "written, or otherwise
recorded." This language was chosen very deliberately to allow for
use of the newer electronic formats available today. Although
agencies do
not have to write performance appraisals on...
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No. Employees of outside contractors may not receive direct payments from the Federal Government. Their employment, including pay, rewards, and discipline, must be handled by their employer, who is the...
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Informal recognition awards are a type of award that may be given to recognize performance that, taken alone,does not merit a larger award, such as cash, time-off, or an honorary...