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Performance Management


Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Appraisal Systems and Programs
Appraisal Program Requirements/Flexibilities
Performance Elements
Summary Levels
Performance Management & Employee Involvement
Managing Team Performance
General Awards

Technical Questions

Appraisal System Approval
Appraisal System Descriptions
Appraisal Program Transitions
Performance-Based Actions
Performance Plans
Performance Management & Negotiability Issues
Performance Management & Within-Grade Increases (WGI)
Performance Management: Record Keeping and Reporting
Performance Crediting and Reduction in Force
Performance Management and Quality Step Increases
Performance Awards (Rating-Based Awards)
Awards Information
Honorary Awards and Informal Recognition Awards
Time-off Awards
Award Limitations

The primary audience for this compilation of questions and answers are agency human resources offices and performance management program managers. If you have additional questions about performance management and incentive awards topics that are not answered here, you may contact us at 202-606-2720 or email us at pay-performance-policy@opm.gov. You may also download and view a PDF version of the FAQs.

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