| Comment Number: | OL-10502282 |
| Received: | 3/1/2005 2:28:36 PM |
| 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 like the idea of pay for performance, as I am a good worker, but I am concerned about the “buddy system” and people getting raises based on favoritism. I have seen this occur in the past. What protects the good worker from the poor manager? Also, if a whole team of people perform exceptionally, why should only one be rewarded, instead of the whole team. These new regulations will have a big impact on my future. Some of the biggest issues are: 1. Pay - no more automatic grade or step increases. I will theoretically be paid based on performance, that is, if there is any money to pay for increased salaries. 2. Discipline - I can have my pay reduced by up to 10% (unless you are moved into the next lower pay band and then it could be reduced by more than 10%) with almost no real means to appeal. I can be fired just as easily. 3. Union representation - although the Union will still exist, there is no means to force management to abide by any contract except in court which is costly. Many small unions will not be able to support lengthy litigations. I am concerned that funds have not been provided to stand up operational costs for implementation of NSPS. Agencies who are required to implement NSPS changes will be required to fund it from the existing budgets. Everyone has to be trained on NSPS but no additional funds will be available for that training. Am I going to receive the training required to continue to perform my job? What will be the funding source? It appears the agency will have to rob Peter to pay Paul.