| Comment Number: | OL-10502178 |
| Received: | 3/1/2005 10:30:53 AM |
| Subject: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Request for Comment |
| Title: | National Security Personnel System |
| CFR Citation: | 5 CFR Chapter XCIX and Part 9901 |
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Comments:
I would like to address an important issue that I don’t see covered. Under the proposed NSPS system, what is going to protect individuals who are performing their job in accordance with federal rules and regulations? The reason I bring this subject to light is in the financial field you sometimes have to tell management “no” based on rules and regulations. What is going to protect these people who have to tell management “no”? Management is the one making the award decisions. I see this system in certain job fields turning into a minefield. After not being rewarded a couple of times because you were trying to follow the laws may sway your future advice. Telling management what they want to hear, you will now be considered part of the team and an award or pay increase will follow. The person saying “no” is putting their career at risk. I see this system turning into somewhat like the military system when you are told to do something and it better be done without regard of how it is accomplished. We need to ensure the protection of people who follow the rules. Don’t they deserve an award or salary increase for keeping the command out of trouble, or will they be considered the troublemaker since their decision was based on law and it hampered the command from their mission. What options will people have?