Summary Rating Narrative

Agency policies indicate whether a Rating Official Element Narrative or a Summary Rating Narrative is required, optional, or not available. Refer to agency policy for specific guidance.

1. If policy allows, you may add a summary rating narrative.

2. Scroll to Part 8. Summary Rating Narrative or click Narratives in the navigation bar.

   

3. Click Edit for the Part 8. Summary Rating Narrative.

   

4. Type your narrative in the Summary Rating Narrative text box. You may edit the text style by using the rich text editor selections. Click Save Narrative, Save Narrative and Close, or Close Without Saving. Save your changes by clicking Save in the navigation bar.

   

5. The narrative will appear in Part 8. Summary Rating Narrative. If updates are needed, click Edit to open the text box.

    

   What's next:

   If you need to adjust rating levels before signing, see: → Update the Summary and Element Rating Levels

   When ready to sign, choose the workflow that matches your agency's template settings:

• If a Reviewing Official signature is required or optional, see: → Rating Official Process when Reviewing Official Signature is Required or Optional
• If no Reviewing Official signature is required, see: → Rating Official Process in Absence of Reviewing Official Signature