RELATED March 10, 2026 Partnership for Public Service's public comments on OPM's "Reduction in Force Appeals" proposed rule March 06, 2026 Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Suitability Action Appeals” proposed rule February 13, 2026 Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Ensuring Consistent and Rigorous Standards for Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Programs” proposed rule Back to Reports A Fresh Start for Federal Pay: The Case for Modernization April 17, 2002 This thought-provoking document offers a timely and comprehensive examination of the way the Federal Government currently determines employee pay. It contains insights on the Federal Government’s compensation system, its origins, how it upholds the merit system principles, and its operation in current labor markets and as an important component of the Government’s performance culture. Download (628k)
