Program Description

  Merit System Oversight

The Merit System Protection Board oversees the merit system and protects employee and job applicant rights guaranteed under the merit system; conducts or authorizes periodic audits of the classification system; comments on any proposed changes in the merit system law or regulations; reviews the need to amend laws or regulations; and adjudicates appeals from grievances, removals, demotions, and suspensions upon request of an employee. Personnel management oversight includes investigations, audits, or special studies of all aspects of the merit system. The Board also publishes an annual report.