United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States Government Accountability Office author aut Government Organization text government publication eng GAOREPORTS Legislative Agency Publications gao legislative 2010-08-12 U.S. Government Printing Office 2007-06-12 monographic deposited born digital 17 p. GA 1.13:GAO-07-985T https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-07-985T P0b002ee18039f787 f:d07985t DGPO 2010-08-12 2011-03-28 GAOREPORTS-GAO-07-985T machine generated eng fdlp REPORT GAOREPORTS-GAO-07-985T GAO-07-985T Evaluation criteria Executive compensation Federal employees Pay Performance appraisal Performance management Performance measures Policy evaluation Policies and procedures Senior Executive Service Testimony A70616 Key practices of effective performance management for the Senior Executive Service (SES) include the linkage or "line of sight" between individual performance and organizational success, the importance of linking pay to individual and organizational performance, and the need to make meaningful distinctions in performance. GAO identified certain principles for executive pay plans that should be considered to attract and retain the quality and quantity of executive leadership necessary to address 21st century challenges, including that they be sensitive to hiring and retention trends; reflect knowledge, skills, and contributions; and be competitive. This testimony focuses on the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) process for awarding bonuses to SES members, the amount and percentage of bonuses awarded for fiscal years 2004 through 2006 based on data reported by VA, and the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) and the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) roles in certifying federal agencies SES performance appraisal systems. GAO analyzed VA's policies and procedures for awarding bonuses and data provided by VA on the amount and percentages of bonuses and interviewed knowledgeable VA officials. Information on OPM's and OMB's certification process was based on our 2007 report on OPM's capacity to lead and implement reform https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-07-985T/html/GAOREPORTS-GAO-07-985T.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-07-985T/pdf/GAOREPORTS-GAO-07-985T.pdf GAO-07-985T https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-07-985T Testimony GAO-07-985T; Human Capital: Bonuses to Senior Executives at the Department of Veterans Affairs; Evaluation criteria Executive compensation Federal employees Pay Performance appraisal Performance management Performance measures Policy evaluation Policies and procedures Senior Executive Service