BOP Program Statement 3430.09 § 11

After the reviewing official has approved the final rating (and the approving official has

approved an Outstanding rating, if applicable), the performance evaluation is returned to the

rating official for discussion with the employee. No rating will be discussed with the employee

until after the reviewing official and, if necessary, the approving official has approved the final

rating. The rating official should give adequate time and attention to this part of the evaluation

process, reviewing with the employee the strengths and weaknesses noted in the performance

appraisal. Rating officials must specify areas in which their employees should seek out training,

education, or other developmental activities to improve skills and/or knowledge or enhance

career advancement and promotion potential.

The employee will acknowledge his/her final rating, indicating that the performance rating has

been discussed. The completed evaluation will be filed in the employee’s electronic Official

Personnel Folder (eOPF). This is also an appropriate opportunity to review the performance

standards for the next rating period and acknowledge receipt and discussion of the standards.