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Purpose

OPM will use this web page to keep the public informed on a timely basis about the quality of information we disseminate to the public. This information quality site will inform the public about OPM's information quality practices and procedures and includes access to our information quality guidelines.

Background

OPM's data quality guidelines were prepared in accordance with the "Guidelines for Ensuring and Maximizing the Quality, Objectivity, Utility and Integrity of Information Disseminated by Federal Agencies" (hereafter, Governmentwide Guidelines) published by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). OMB's Governmentwide Guidelines were published pursuant to Section 515 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act for FY 2001 (Public Law 106-554).