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OPM.gov / Frequently Asked Questions / Performance Management FAQ (Pre-2013) / Technical Questions
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Technical Questions

Questions and answers

OPM issued these regulations to make clear the following:
  • rating-based cash awards must be based on a rating of record at the "fully successful" level (or equivalent) or higher, and
  • rating-based awards programs, as designed and applied, must make meaningful distinctions based on levels of performance.
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