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Awards - Rating Based

Questions and answers

Yes. Under statute and the implementing regulations, such awards are subject to the OPM and Presidential approval, respectively.

Note: The Department of Defense and the Internal Revenue Service only have to seek approval from OPM to grant awards over $25,000.
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