Results-Oriented Management: Opportunities Exist for Refining the Oversight and Implementation of the Senior Executive Performance-Based Pay System

Abstract

Agencies are allowed to raise pay caps for their Senior Executive Service (SES) members if the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) certifies and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concurs that their appraisal systems meet applicable criteria. As requested, this report examines selected agencies policies and procedures for (1) factoring organizational performance into SES appraisal decisions, (2) making meaningful distinctions in SES performance and (3) building safeguards into SES systems. Also, this report examines OPM and OMB oversight in certifying the pay systems through their statutory roles. GAO selected six agencies based on mission, structure, and number of career SES variations. GAO analyzed the agencies policies and fiscal year 2007 aggregate SES appraisal data and OPM guidance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2008
Accession Number
AD1181286

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  • Amber Edwards
  • Belva Martin
  • Donna Miller
  • Greg Wilmoth
  • Janice Latimer
  • Mary Robison
  • Meredith Moore
  • Robert N. Goldenkoff
  • Sabrina Streagle

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • United States Government

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