§ 430.209 Agency responsibilities

5 CFR 430.209An agency shall—

5 CFR 430.209(a)(a) Submit to OPM for approval a description of its appraisal system(s) as specified in § 430.204(b) of this subpart, and any subsequent changes that modify any element of the agency's system(s) that is subject to a regulatory requirement in this part;

5 CFR 430.209(b)(b) Transfer the employee's most recent ratings of record, and any subsequent performance ratings, when an employee transfers to another agency or is assigned to another organization within the agency in compliance with part 293 of this chapter and instructions in the OPM Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping;

5 CFR 430.209(c)(c) Communicate with supervisors and employees (e.g., through formal training) about relevant parts of its performance appraisal system(s) and program(s);

5 CFR 430.209(d)(d) Evaluate the performance appraisal system(s) and performance appraisal program(s) in operation in the agency;

5 CFR 430.209(e)(e) Report ratings of record data to OPM in compliance with instructions in the OPM Guide to Human Resources Reporting;

5 CFR 430.209(f)(f) Maintain and submit such records as OPM may require; and

5 CFR 430.209(g)(g) Ensure that agency performance appraisal system(s) and performance appraisal program(s) are administered consistent with the merit system principles set forth under 5 U.S.C. 2301; and

5 CFR 430.209(h)(h) Take any action required by OPM to ensure conformance with applicable law, regulation, and OPM policy.