This U. S. Federal Government system is to be used by authorized users only. Information from this system resides on computer systems funded by the government. The data and documents on this system include Federal records that may contain sensitive information protected by various Federal statutes, including the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. section § 552a. The use of personally owned devices to process, store, or transmit USA Performance® Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is prohibited.

All access or use of this system constitutes user understanding and acceptance of these terms and constitutes unconditional consent to review, monitoring and action by all authorized government and law enforcement personnel. While using this system your use may be monitored, recorded and subject to audit.

Unauthorized user attempts or acts to (1) access, upload, change, or delete or deface information on this system, (2) modify this system, (3) deny access to this system, (4) accrue resources for unauthorized use or (5) otherwise misuse this system are strictly prohibited. Such attempts or acts are subject to action that may result in criminal, civil, or administrative penalties.


Privacy Act Statement
  • The main authorities that permit collection of your information include 5 U.S.C. 1104, 3321, 4305, and 5405 and E.O. 12107.
  • The main purpose for collecting your information is to administer your agency’s employee performance management program, including planning, monitoring, evaluating, and documenting your performance.
  • OPM may disclose information that can identify you pursuant to the following routine uses: to the Merit Systems Protection Board, Office of Special Counsel, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Federal Labor Relations Authority when connected to the activities they oversee; to consider and select employees for performance awards; to publicize awards you receive; for suitability and hiring decisions purposes; for research purposes; to your employer; to licensing boards; for legal reasons; to respond to a Congressional inquiry you requested; for record keeping; to address a suspected or confirmed breach; and to OPM contractors or similar to accomplish the purpose of this collection.
  • Providing this information is voluntary, however, failing to provide it may impact your performance appraisal and related personnel actions.

The OPM system of records notice for this collection is OPM/GOVT-2, Employee Performance File System Records. The full text, including a complete list of routine uses is available on the OPM Privacy website.

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