Off-Cycle Ratings

Ratings are normally given only during the annual rating cycle. There are, however, instances when a rating must be given outside the normal cycle. Off-cycle ratings are primarily used when an employee experiences performance problems and his/her performance has deteriorated to less than the "Fully Successful" level. They are needed when management is taking action to postpone or withhold an employee's within-grade-increase (WGI).

An off-cycle rating is also rendered when an employee has gone one year without a rating. This may occur when an employee changes pay plans through an in-service placement action.

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