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accuracy prior to publication; we observed discrepancies between the narrative and reported
data, in some agencies.
Related Human Capital Management Regulations and Metrics
The Human Capital Assessment and Accountability Framework (HCAAF) provides standards
for success agencies use to measure their progress and achievements in managing their
workforces. Establishment of the HCAAF and its related standards and metrics fulfills OPM’s
mandate under the Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 (CHCO Act), as codified in 5
U.S.C. 1103(c), to “design a set of systems, including appropriate metrics, for assessing the
management of human capital by Federal agencies.” The AES provides one source of
information for evaluating success in three of the delivery systems incorporated in the HCAAF:
Leadership and Knowledge Management, Results-Oriented Performance Culture, and Talent
Management.
For more information on these systems and metrics, refer to OPM’s Website at:
Relationship to the Federal Human Capital Survey
In years when OPM conducts the Federal Human Capital Survey (FHCS), which will always
contain the AES questions prescribed in subpart C of 5 CFR part 250, it is anticipated agencies
will choose to use the FHCS, to the extent possible, to comply with the requirement to administer
a survey for that calendar year. OPM ultimately expects to administer the FHCS in the fall of
even-numbered years and to offer services, on a reimbursable basis, to support agencies
surveying their employees with the subpart C questions in odd-numbered years. It is suggested
agencies administer the required AES questions in the fall of those odd-numbered years to align
with the FHCS administration.
Agencies that do not participate in the FHCS are still required to conduct and report on the AES.
Agencies Covered by the Annual Employee Survey Regulation
By law, each executive agency, as defined by 5 U.S.C. 105, must conduct an annual survey of its
employees containing each question prescribed by OPM in regulation. According to 5 CFR
250.301 Subpart C, “Agency” means an executive agency as defined in 5 U.S.C. 105. 5 U.S.C.
105 indicates “Executive agency” means an executive department, a government corporation,
and an independent establishment. Clarification is found in 5 U.S.C. 104, which indicates the
United States Postal Service and Postal Regulatory Commission are not included, and the
Government Accountability Office is included in this definition. Questions about this coverage
requirement should be addressed by the agency’s General Counsel.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
November 2008
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