HR 3139 · 98th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code to require review by the Comptroller General of performance appraisal systems, and for other purposes.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From GAO.(1983-12-13)
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Requires the Comptroller General to review each employee performance appraisal system of each Federal agency, with certain exceptions, at least once every five years and to report his or her findings and recommendations to specified congressional committees. Requires that such a review specifically consider: (1) the adequacy of training provided to persons evaluating performance; (2) the objectivity of evaluation criteria; (3) the effectiveness of the appraisal system in contributing to adequate, or better, performance; (4) the accuracy and fairness of the system as perceived by employees; (5) the compliance of the system with applicable laws and regulations, particularly with regard to employee notice and participation; (6) the relation between the design and operation of the system; and (7) indications of employee morale. Requires any agency or the Office of Personnel Management to submit any proposed change in a performance appraisal system to the Comptroller General. Directs the Comptroller General to: (1) review such proposal to determine its impact on the employees and areas of public service involved; and (2) report his or her findings to specified congressional committees w…
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Cosponsors (20)
19 Democrats1 Republican