§430.210. OPM responsibilities.

OPM shall review and approve an agency's performance appraisal system(s).

OPM must evaluate and certify the operation and application of an agency's performance appraisal system(s) on a biennial basis. OPM may recommend that the Office of Management and Budget limit an agency's aggregate awards spending based on an unfavorable evaluation. OPM must issue biennial certification criteria and policy.

If OPM determines that an appraisal system or program does not meet the requirements of applicable law, regulation, or OPM policy, including but not limited to the merit system principles set forth under 5 U.S.C. 2301, it shall direct the agency to implement an appropriate system or program or to take other corrective action.