Personnel Practices: Conversions of Employees from Noncareer to Career Positions May 2001 - April 2005

Abstract

A federal employee conversion occurs whenever an individual changes from one personnel status or service to another without a break in federal government service of more than 3 days. This report focuses on conversions of individuals from noncareer to career positions. Federal agencies must use appropriate authorities and follow proper procedures in making these conversions. GAO was asked to determine for departments and selected agencies (1) the number and characteristics of all noncareer to career conversions occurring during the period from May 1, 2001, through April 30, 2005, and (2) whether appropriate authorities were used and proper procedures were followed in making these conversions at the GS-12 level and above. GAO recommends that (1) OPM review the 18 conversions GAO identified where it appears that certain agencies did not use appropriate authorities and/or follow proper procedures and determine whether additional actions are needed, and (2) determine whether conversions to career excepted service positions should be subject to OPMs review. OPM generally agreed with these recommendations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2006
Accession Number
AD1180478

Entities

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  • Carolyn L Samuels
  • George H. Stalcup
  • Jeffrey Mcdermott
  • Lisa Van Arsdale
  • Sarah Veale

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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