Problems in Developing and Implementing a Total Compensation Plan for Federal Employees

Abstract

The Administration has proposed legislation which would allow for adjusting not only pay but also benefits to achieve a total compensation comparability between the Federal and non-Federal sectors. While GAO believes a total compensation plan should be adopted, modifications are needed to the one the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has developed. Making benefits comparison is much more difficult than making pay comparisons. Benefits are numerous, complex, and difficult measure; many assumptions must be made. GAO recommends that the proposed legislation be modified to require OPM to insure that all significant benefits are appropriately accounted for. OPM should justify the assumptions used and provide assurance that benefits data can be accurately gathered and classified. Benefits differences by major employee group and by locality should also be fully considered. The Congress should consider initially implementing a total compensation system in which pay and benefits are measured and adjusted separately.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 05, 1980
Accession Number
AD1121556

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