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FY 1999 Performance Report
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Appendix M2
OPM Executive Direction--Office of Congressional Relations (OCR)

FY 1999 Performance Report
Goal & Performance Indicators Checklist

OCR Goal 1

Guidance and assistance is provided to agency management and to Congress in the development of human resource management policies and programs to promote a merit-based and cost-effective Federal service and the optimum balance of Governmentwide consistency and agency-specific flexibilities.

Enactment of the legislative proposals put forth by OPM and the Administration with regard to Federal human resources management issues.

In FY 1999, Administration clearance to forward 8 legislative proposals was granted. Of these, 3 were resubmissions of items from the previous Congress. In addition, all or part of six proposals were introduced or incorporated into other measures. It is anticipated that more than 8 additional proposals will be forwarded in FY 2000, and many of those submitted will receive more serious consideration in the final year of the Congress.

In FY 2000, OCR again plans a proactive legislative agenda in support of the OPM Strategic Plan and Human Resources Initiatives. We plan to secure Administration clearance and forward to Congress the 8 or more proposals mentioned above. OCR will solicit Congressional sponsors to introduce the legislative proposals and help move them through the process to enactment. This will include assisting Member's offices in preparing materials urging the support of colleagues and committees, assisting in selecting witnesses for any related hearings, and working out compromises between the legislative and executive branches as necessary.

Positive feedback from Congressional staff, employee organizations, OPM policy offices, interest groups, other executive agencies and OMB as indicated in meetings, routine discussions and written letters of commendation to ensure OCR meets the needs of those served.

In FY 1999, letters were received from various Members of the Senate and House of Representatives, including Members serving on the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight and the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, thanking the OPM Congressional Relations staff for our efforts in support of various legislative initiatives. Regular meetings are held with OMB staff where feedback is shared concerning the performance of our respective staffs. This feedback not only provides positive support, but also provides constructive criticism for improvement. The Congressional Liaison Staff, located in the House Rayburn Office Building, routinely receives positive feedback in writing, phone messages and personal visits from Congressional offices they have assisted in constituent support.

Maintain ability to handle testimony, referrals and inquiries.

During FY 1999, the OCR provided legislative analysis, drafting assistance and policy review in response to the Office of Management and Budget referrals to OPM. OCR reported orally or in writing on:

198 OMB referrals on House and Senate bills

113 OMB referrals on agency drafts of legislation

17 OMB referrals on miscellaneous budget and conference provisions

24 OMB referrals on draft executive orders

11 OMB referrals on presidential memoranda

44 OMB referrals on hearings

38 OMB referrals on OPM legislative proposals

In FY 1999, there were over 47,500 phone calls, 22,000 letters, and 7,200 visits from Congressional staff.

In FY 2000, continue work on upgrading technology to expand the range of annuitant inquiries that can be handled electronically.