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Rating Phase

In the Rating phase, performance ratings are finalized in USA Performance. Rating Officials complete evaluations and Reviewing Officials (if applicable) confirm them. All required parties must electronically sign the plan. Check your agency’s policy for specific deadlines.

Employee

  • Element Self-Accomplishment Narrative
  • Complete and Release Employee Self-Accomplishment Narrative
  • Sign Your Performance Plan Rating

Rating Official

  • Review Employee Self-Accomplishment Narrative
  • Rate a Performance Plan
  • Rating Official Element Narrative
  • Summary Rating Narrative
  • Update the Summary and Element Rating Levels
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Reviewing Official

  • Removing Signatures
  • Signing the plan in the Rating phase
  • Bypass Employee’s Signature in Rating Phase

Performance Appraisal Certification Process

This section is for individuals with the Performance Appraisal Certification role in agencies that use the Performance Appraisal Certification process. This process is a third‑level review, conducted after evaluations by the Rating Official and Reviewing Official. This section explains how to review and certify performance plans in your role as a Performance Appraisal Certifier.

  • What is the Performance Appraisal Certification (PAC) Role
  • Performance Appraisal Certification Process for Individual Plans
  • Performance Appraisal Certification Process while Batch Signing Plans
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