§ 575.108 Approval criteria and written determination

5 CFR 575.108(a)(a) For each determination to pay a recruitment incentive under this subpart, an agency must document in writing—

5 CFR 575.108(a)(1)(1) The basis for determining that a position is likely to be difficult to fill, as determined under § 575.106;

5 CFR 575.108(a)(2)(2) The basis for authorizing a recruitment incentive; and

5 CFR 575.108(a)(3)(3) The basis for the amount and timing of the approved recruitment incentive payment and the length of the required service period.

5 CFR 575.108(b)(b) An agency must make the determination to pay a recruitment incentive before the prospective employee enters on duty in the position for which recruited.