Federal Workforce: A Framework for Studying Its Quality Over Time
PEMD-88-27
Published: Aug 04, 1988. Publicly Released: Aug 09, 1988.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO: (1) examined the feasibility of producing generalizable and reliable information on the quality of the federal work force over time; and (2) developed a framework for obtaining such information.
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Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| To help provide generalizable answers to questions about the quality of the federal work force and changes in it over time, Congress may wish to authorize a continuing program to assess work-force quality based on the framework outlined in this report. |
Closed – Not Implemented
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OPM and MSPB are moving ahead with workforce quality measurement projects as a result of GAO work, so no legislative action is needed other than oversight. |
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