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This Order issues and transmits the Employee Performance Recognition System (EPRS). This Order provides (1) policy guidance and procedures for linking recognition with employee appraisals, (2) guidance on recognizing employees for achievement of organizational goals and measures; and (3) other types of monetary, non-monetary and time-off awards.
This Order provides a systematic approach for recognizing employee accomplishments.
1. This Order outlines a method to effectively recognize employee accomplishments for achieving organizational and individual performance goals.
2. EPRS is a critical component of GSA’s overall performance management process.
This Order contains policies and procedures for operating the award and recognition program for applicable employees within GSA. This Order applies to all GSA employees with the exception of the following:
1. The Office of Inspector General (OIG), given its independence under the Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 (5 U.S.C. §§ 401-424).
2. The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, due to its independent authorities.
3. Executive Schedule appointees.
4. Senior Executive Service (SES) members are not eligible for time-off in lieu of monetary awards.
5. Senior Executive Service (SES) members individual performance awards and presidential rank awards are excluded from this Order.
6. Senior Leader (SL) and Scientific or Professional (ST) members individual performance awards are excluded from this Order.
7. Administration policy may also limit recognition eligibility for certain noncareer members of the SES and those employees in an excepted service position of a confidential or policy-determining character under Schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). OHRM is available to provide administration of policy.
8. Monetary awards may not be granted under this authority to certain employees
during a Presidential election period beginning on June 1 in a calendar year in which the popular election of the President occurs, and ending on January 20. This includes employees who are:
a. In a SES position and are not a career appointee; or
b. In an excepted service position of a confidential or policy-determining character under Schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
9. GSA has no authority to grant any type of monetary or time off award to GSA contractors or contract employees. Contractors or contract employees may receive Certificates of Appreciation.
9451.2 HRM GSA Associate (Employee) Performance Recognition System, is canceled.
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