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Unlike other forms of pay for time not worked (e.g., annual and sick leave), employees are not entitled to a time-off award. If an employee transfers from one agency to...
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No. Agencies are not required or authorized to file documentation for awards on the right side (i.e., the long-term side) of the OPF, except that agencies must file SF-50's for...
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A quality step increase can only be granted to an employee whose most recent rating of record is Level 5, or, if covered by an appraisal program that does not...
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There is no Governmentwide time limitation on a time-off award. However, agencies should set their own policy concerning the time allotted to use a time-off award. Remember, if an employee...
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The "currency" of a time-off award is time, not money. Agencies have the authority to grant cash awards when they feel that is the appropriate form of recognition or incentive....
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Agency appraisal programs will identify who prepares the rating of
record and whose signature may appear on official documentation.
Generally, an individual who is in the best position to assess the
employee's performance,...
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Each agency should develop policies to address these situations. Permitting use of time-off awards during premium pay work periods, such as while receiving night differential or holiday pay, is generally...
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There are no Governmentwide limits on granting time-off awards. However, agencies should establish their own guidelines and limitations on how much time off is appropriate for various employee contributions. In...
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No. Agencies are not required or authorized to file documents for awards on the right side (i.e., the long-term side) of the OPF, except that agencies must file SF50's for...
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Agencies give length of service certificates in recognition of years of service in the Government of the United States. Therefore, agencies might consider crediting both civilian and military service when...
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