---
kind: "section"
citation: "5 C.F.R. § 9701.341"
title: "5"
number: "9701.341"
heading: "General."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/5/9701.341"
---

# §9701.341. General.


[Sections 9701.342 through 9701.346](/cfr/5/9701.342..9701.346.md) describe various types of performance-based pay adjustments that are part of the pay system established under this subpart. Generally, these within-band pay increases are directly linked to an employee's rating of record (as assigned under the performance management system described in [subpart D](/cfr/5/subpartD.md) of this part). These provisions are designed to provide DHS with the flexibility to allocate available funds based on performance as a means of fostering a high-performance culture that supports mission accomplishment. While performance measures primarily focus on an employee's contributions (as an individual or as part of a team) in accomplishing work assignments and achieving mission results, performance also may be reflected in the acquisition and demonstration of required competencies.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 9701.

### Source

Source: 70 FR 5318, Feb. 1, 2005, unless otherwise noted.