§ 430.207 Monitoring performance

5 CFR 430.207(a)(a) Minimum period. An appraisal program shall establish a minimum period of performance that must be completed before a performance rating may be prepared.

5 CFR 430.207(b)(b) Ongoing appraisal. An appraisal program shall include methods for appraising each critical and non-critical element during the appraisal period. Performance on each critical and non-critical element shall be appraised against its performance standard(s). Ongoing appraisal methods shall include, but not be limited to, conducting one or more progress reviews during each appraisal period.

5 CFR 430.207(c)(c) Unacceptable performance. An appraisal program shall provide for—

5 CFR 430.207(c)(1)(1) Assisting employees in improving unacceptable performance at any time during the appraisal period that performance is determined to be unacceptable in one or more critical elements; and

5 CFR 430.207(c)(2)(2) Taking action based on unacceptable performance.