President Obama Signs the Repeal of NSPS

Wednesday October 28, 2009

NSPS has been repealed!!!!! Today President Obama signed the 2010 Defense Authorization bill which contains the final repeal of NSPS. Below is information from the DOD website. There is also a link to DOD’s frequently asked questions included in the information.

NDAA 2010 Enacted; NSPS Repealed

The recently enacted National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (NDAA 2010) contains a provision to repeal NSPS and requires the transition of NSPS employees, with no loss in pay, to previously existing civilian personnel systems no later than January 1, 2012.

The enacted bill also provides for new authorities regarding a new performance management system; redesigned hiring procedures; mandatory training for supervisors; and the ability for the Department to request Congressional approval for additional personnel authorities and flexibilities.

The Department will take all necessary steps to transition employees out of NSPS and into the appropriate pay system. The primary goal will be to execute a smooth transition with minimal disruption to the workforce and mission.

During the transition period, NSPS remains in effect for organizations and functional units working under the system. Organizations and employees currently covered by NSPS will continue to follow NSPS regulations, policies and procedures until such time as the law is enacted and the transition takes places for their organization.

Employees are encouraged to frequently check the NSPS website for updates. CLICK HERE to read a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
NSPS Employees to Receive Full January 2010 GS Base Salary Increase

Each year, the Secretary of Defense authorizes an across the board annual pay adjustment for NSPS employees. The amount is based on the annual January General Schedule (GS) base salary increase. By law, NSPS employees rated above "unacceptable" or who do not have a rating of record receive at least 60 percent of the GS increase. The Secretary may allocate the other 40 percent to NSPS pay pools for performance-based salary increases.

For the performance cycle ending September 30, 2009, the Secretary of Defense has determined that NSPS employees, except for those rated "1 - Unacceptable," will receive 100 percent of the GS base salary increase. No portion of the GS increase will be allocated to pay pool funds.

While the GS base salary increase will not be used for pay pool funding, pay pools will continue to have money available for performance-based salary increases and bonuses, preserving the link between pay and performance under NSPS.

The actual amount of the January increase will not be known until the President signs an Executive Order implementing the 2010 pay adjustment.