| Comment Number: | OL-10508068 |
| Received: | 3/14/2005 5:25:48 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:
In your Myths and Facts document, you state, 'The proposed NSPS pay system includes a locality-based component of pay called a 'local market supplement' that is paid in addition to an employee’s basic pay. The local market supplement will be based on market conditions related to geographical and occupational factors, and may differ from one occupation to another in a given locality area. Employees will be entitled to increases to the local market supplement, unless they are performing at an unacceptable level.' Correction! Locality adjustments will be determined at the Secretary’s sole and exclusive discretion, based upon various factors to include 'available funds'. If the Secretary determines that the money can be better spent in supporting the mission of the Department, funds may not be available for locality adjustments. The Secretary also will determine when and if a locality adjustment will be applied. Also, any such adjustments are subject to the rating you receive by your management. The rating is not subject to be grieved under any negotiated grievance procedure. It may be challenged by a process yet to be determined!