Once the Rating Official, and if allowed by policy, the Reviewing Official signs the initial rating, Senior Professionals may then sign the initial rating or request a higher-level review.
From the Dashboard, click Sign My [Year] Rating.
The plan will open. Navigate to review the Rating of Record and narratives provided by the Rating Official and, if applicable, Reviewing Official.
- Scroll to Part 3. Rating of Record.
If you wish to request a higher-level review, do not sign the plan. Click Request Higher-Level Review.
A confirmation message asking “Are you sure you want to request a Higher-Level Review? By proceeding, your signature will be applied, and this request will be forwarded to your USA Performance administrators and any pre-assigned Higher-Level Reviewer.” will appear. Click Yes, Request Higher-Level Review, or No,Cancel.
The plan is now signed by the Senior Professional and routed to the Higher-Level Reviewer.