CBO Papers. Changing the Classificaiton of Federal White-Collar Jobs: Potential Management and Budgetary Impacts
Abstract
The government determines how much to pay its employees with the aid of a decentralized classification system that takes into account, among other things, the duties and responsibilities of each position. Classification is intended to ensure that similar jobs are assigned equal pay and that different jobs reflect fair differences in compensation. It also aids in the evaluation of pay comparability with the private sector. A forthcoming major study of federal practices by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) is likely to increase interest in the classification of federal jobs. In addition, the Office of Personnel Management (0PM) has called for an exploration of alternatives to the current system. In light of these developments, this analysis addresses two subjects that are likely to figure prominently in discussions about classification and about which budgetary concerns often arise: (1) pay banding, an often-discussed alternative to current practice, and (2) incorrect grading of federal jobs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA459102
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office