Removal for unacceptable performance.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 4

GAO may reduce in grade/pay level or remove an employee for unacceptable performance in accordance with the provisions of this section. (a) (1) An advance written notice of the proposed action which identifies— (i) Specific instances of unacceptable performance by the employee on which the proposed action is based; and (ii) The critical elements of the employee's position involved in each instance of unacceptable performance. (2) Be represented by an attorney or other representative. (3) A reasonable time to answer orally and in writing. (4) A written decision which— (i) Specifies the instances of unacceptable performance by the employee on which the reduction in grade/pay level or removal is based. (ii) Unless proposed by the Comptroller General or by a senior manager (e.g., the Deputy Comptroller General, an Assistant Comptroller General, or a Division or Office Director) has been concurred in by an employee who is in a higher position than the employee who proposed the action. (b) (1) Shall be made within 30 days after the date of expiration of the notice period, and (2) In the case of reduction in grade/pay level or removal, may be based only on those instances of unacceptable performance by the employee— (i) Which occurred during the 1-year period ending on the date of the notice of the proposed action. (ii) For which the notice and other requirements of this section are complied with. (c) (d) (e) (1) The reduction to the grade/pay level previously held of a supervisor o

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 4:§ 4.3