§ 841.412 Rates determined by appeal

5 CFR 841.412(a)(a) If the Board finds that a different normal cost is warranted based on an agency appeal, it will establish a single agency rate for the category of employees in that agency.

5 CFR 841.412(b)(b) The single agency rate will be effective at the beginning of the first pay period beginning 30 days after the date of the Board's decision.

5 CFR 841.412(c)(c) A single agency rate may be higher or lower than the published normal cost percentage and will remain in force for not less than 3 years.

5 CFR 841.412(d)(d) After a single agency rate has been in force for at least 3 years, OPM may—

5 CFR 841.412(d)(1)(1) Require, no more often than annually, that the agency justify continuation of the rate; and/or

5 CFR 841.412(d)(2)(2) When it publishes a notice of normal cost percentages under § 841.407, terminate the single agency rate.