82 FR 44471 - Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: Organizational Assessment Surveys

OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 183 (September 22, 2017)

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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a currently approved collection, Organizational Assessment Surveys. OPM is requesting approval of Organizational Assessment Surveys, Federal Employee Viewpoint Surveys, Exit Surveys, New Leaders Onboarding Assessments, New Employee Surveys, Training Needs Assessment Surveys, and custom Program Evaluation surveys as a part of this collection. Approval of the Organizational Assessment Surveys is necessary to collect information on Federal agency and program performance, climate, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.

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 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT


Comment Request for Review of a Revised Information Collection: 
Organizational Assessment Surveys

AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a 
currently approved collection, Organizational Assessment Surveys. OPM 
is requesting approval of Organizational Assessment Surveys, Federal 
Employee Viewpoint Surveys, Exit Surveys, New Leaders Onboarding 
Assessments, New Employee Surveys, Training Needs Assessment Surveys, 
and custom Program Evaluation surveys as a part of this collection. 
Approval of the Organizational Assessment Surveys is necessary to 
collect information on Federal agency and program performance, climate, 
engagement, and leadership effectiveness.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until November 21, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
the proposed information collection to Human Resources Strategy and 
Evaluation Solutions, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, 
NW., Washington, DC 20415, Attention: Coty Hoover, or via email to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this ICR, with applicable 
supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting Human Resources 
Strategy and Evaluation Solutions, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 
E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415, Attention: Coty Hoover, or via 
email to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the 
Clinger-Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104-106), OPM is soliciting comments for 
this collection. The previous collection (OMB No. 3206-0252, published 
in the Federal Register on December 26, 2013 at 78 FR 248) has an 
emergency clearance (published in the Federal Register on May 5, 2017 
at 82 FR 21273) that expires January 31, 2018. Comments are 
particularly invited on:
    1. Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility;
    2. Whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection is 
accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; and
    3. Ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, through the use of the 
appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    OPM's Human Resources Strategy and Evaluation Solutions performs 
assessment and related consultation activities for Federal agencies on 
a reimbursable basis. The assessments are authorized by various 
statutes and regulations: Section 4702 of Title 5, U.S.C.; E.O. 12862; 
E.O. 13715; Section 1128 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2004, Public Law 108-136; 5 U.S.C. 1101 note, 1103(a)(5), 
1104, 1302, 3301, 3302, 4702, 7701 note; E.O. 13197, 66 FR 7853, 3 CFR 
748 (2002); E.O. 10577, 12 FR 1259, 3 CFR, 1954-1958 Comp., p. 218; and 
Section 4703 of Title 5, United States Code.
    This collection request includes surveys we currently use and plan 
to use during the next three years to measure agency performance, 
climate, engagement, and leadership effectiveness. OMB No. 3206-0252 
covers a broad range of surveys all focused on improving organizational 
performance. Non-Federal respondents will almost never receive more 
than one of these surveys. All of these surveys consist of Likert-type, 
mark-one, and mark-all-that-apply items, and may include a small number 
of open-ended comment items. Administration of Organizational 
Assessment Surveys (OAS) typically consists of a customized set of 50-
150 standard items pulled from an item bank of nearly 500 items. The 
surveys almost always include a small set of 5-10 custom items 
developed to meet the agency's specific needs. The OAS is a general 
survey that subsumes the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). 
OPM's Human Resources Strategy and Evaluation Solutions administers the 
FEVS for agencies to gather feedback from employee groups not covered 
by the official FEVS administration. Exit Surveys consist of 
approximately 60 items that assess reasons why employees decided to 
leave their organization. Customization is possible. The New Leaders 
Onboarding Assessment (NLOA) is a combined assessment consisting of 
approximately 130 items, including items measuring organizational 
climate, employee engagement, and leadership. New Employee Surveys 
consist of approximately 100 items that assess satisfaction with the 
hiring, orientation, and socialization of new employees. Training Needs 
Assessment Surveys consist of approximately 100 items that assess an 
agency's climate for training and employees' training preferences. 
Program Evaluation surveys evaluate the effectiveness of government 
initiatives, programs, and offices. Program

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Evaluation surveys are always customized to assess specific program 
elements. Program Evaluation surveys may contain from 20 to 200 items, 
with an average of approximately 100 items. The surveys included under 
OMB No. 3206-0252 are almost always administered electronically.

Analysis

    Agency: Human Resources Strategy and Evaluation Solutions, Office 
of Personnel Management.
    Title: Organizational Assessment Surveys.
    OMB: 3206-0252.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Government contractors and individuals.
    Number of Respondents: Approximately 69,030.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 10.62 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 12,218 hours.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Kathleen M. McGettigan,
Acting Director.
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review, and duplication. Pursuant to (OMB) a request for review of a OPM’s Human Resources Strategy and
NRC’s regulations, 10 CFR part 9.40, currently approved collection, Evaluation Solutions performs
when fees exceed $25.00 the requester Organizational Assessment Surveys. assessment and related consultation
has the opportunity to re-scope their OPM is requesting approval of activities for Federal agencies on a
request. Additionally, in response to the Organizational Assessment Surveys, reimbursable basis. The assessments are
FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, in Federal Employee Viewpoint Surveys, authorized by various statutes and
accordance with 10 CFR part 9.39, the Exit Surveys, New Leaders Onboarding regulations: Section 4702 of Title 5,
revised form notifies the requester that Assessments, New Employee Surveys, U.S.C.; E.O. 12862; E.O. 13715; Section
if the agency fails to comply with Training Needs Assessment Surveys, 1128 of the National Defense
statutory time limits, the agency cannot and custom Program Evaluation surveys Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004,
charge the requester any fees (except in as a part of this collection. Approval of Public Law 108–136; 5 U.S.C. 1101 note,
unusual circumstances). In the event the Organizational Assessment Surveys 1103(a)(5), 1104, 1302, 3301, 3302,
that fees are required, the requester can is necessary to collect information on 4702, 7701 note; E.O. 13197, 66 FR
verify their willingness to pay on this Federal agency and program 7853, 3 CFR 748 (2002); E.O. 10577, 12
form, and must submit payment within performance, climate, engagement, and FR 1259, 3 CFR, 1954–1958 Comp., p.
ten working days of the receipt of the leadership effectiveness. 218; and Section 4703 of Title 5, United
form. In addition, the NRC created Form DATES: Comments are encouraged and States Code.
507 which allows the public to will be accepted until November 21, This collection request includes
electronically submit FOIA requests 2017. surveys we currently use and plan to
from the FOIA Web site. Unlike the ADDRESSES: Interested persons are use during the next three years to
previous online FOIA request invited to submit written comments on measure agency performance, climate,
submission form, requesters can provide the proposed information collection to engagement, and leadership
identification verification at the time the Human Resources Strategy and effectiveness. OMB No. 3206–0252
request is made, which shortens the Evaluation Solutions, Office of covers a broad range of surveys all
processing time. Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, focused on improving organizational
III. Specific Requests for Comments NW., Washington, DC 20415, Attention: performance. Non-Federal respondents
Coty Hoover, or via email to will almost never receive more than one
The NRC is seeking comments that Organizational_Assessment@opm.gov. of these surveys. All of these surveys
address the following questions: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A consist of Likert-type, mark-one, and
1. Is the proposed collection of copy of this ICR, with applicable mark-all-that-apply items, and may
information necessary for the NRC to supporting documentation, may be include a small number of open-ended
properly perform its functions? Does the obtained by contacting Human comment items. Administration of
information have practical utility? Resources Strategy and Evaluation Organizational Assessment Surveys
2. Is the estimate of the burden of the Solutions, Office of Personnel (OAS) typically consists of a customized
information collection accurate? Management, 1900 E Street NW., set of 50–150 standard items pulled
3. Is there a way to enhance the Washington, DC 20415, Attention: Coty from an item bank of nearly 500 items.
quality, utility, and clarity of the Hoover, or via email to Organizational_ The surveys almost always include a
information to be collected? Assessment@opm.gov. small set of 5–10 custom items
4. How can the burden of the developed to meet the agency’s specific
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As
information collection on respondents needs. The OAS is a general survey that
required by the Paperwork Reduction
be minimized, including the use of subsumes the Federal Employee
Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C.
automated collection techniques or Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). OPM’s
chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger-
other forms of information technology? Human Resources Strategy and
Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104–106), OPM is
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 14th day soliciting comments for this collection. Evaluation Solutions administers the
of September, 2017. The previous collection (OMB No. FEVS for agencies to gather feedback
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 3206–0252, published in the Federal from employee groups not covered by
David Cullison, Register on December 26, 2013 at 78 FR the official FEVS administration. Exit
NRC Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief 248) has an emergency clearance Surveys consist of approximately 60
Information Officer. (published in the Federal Register on items that assess reasons why
[FR Doc. 2017–20212 Filed 9–21–17; 8:45 am] May 5, 2017 at 82 FR 21273) that employees decided to leave their
expires January 31, 2018. Comments are organization. Customization is possible.
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particularly invited on: The New Leaders Onboarding
1. Whether the proposed collection of Assessment (NLOA) is a combined
information is necessary for the proper assessment consisting of approximately
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL 130 items, including items measuring
performance of the functions of the
MANAGEMENT organizational climate, employee
agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; engagement, and leadership. New
Comment Request for Review of a
2. Whether our estimate of the public Employee Surveys consist of
Revised Information Collection:
burden of this collection is accurate, approximately 100 items that assess
Organizational Assessment Surveys
and based on valid assumptions and satisfaction with the hiring, orientation,
AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel methodology; and and socialization of new employees.
Management. 3. Ways in which we can minimize Training Needs Assessment Surveys
ACTION: 60-Day Notice and Request for the burden of the collection of consist of approximately 100 items that
Comments. information on those who are to assess an agency’s climate for training
respond, through the use of the and employees’ training preferences.
SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel appropriate technological collection Program Evaluation surveys evaluate the
Management (OPM) intends to submit to techniques or other forms of information effectiveness of government initiatives,
the Office of Management and Budget technology. programs, and offices. Program

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Evaluation surveys are always FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A of open-ended comment items. OPM’s
customized to assess specific program copy of this ICR, with applicable Leadership 360TM assessment measures
elements. Program Evaluation surveys supporting documentation, may be the 28 competencies that comprise the
may contain from 20 to 200 items, with obtained by contacting Human five Executive Core Qualifications and
an average of approximately 100 items. Resources Strategy and Evaluation Fundamental Competencies in the OPM
The surveys included under OMB No. Solutions, Office of Personnel leadership model. The assessment
3206–0252 are almost always Management, 1900 E Street NW., consists of 116 items. The assessment is
administered electronically. Washington, DC 20415, Attention: Coty almost never customized, although
Analysis Hoover, or via email to Organizational_ customization to meet an agency’s needs
Assessment@opm.gov. is possible. OPM’s Leadership Potential
Agency: Human Resources Strategy Assessment consists of 104 items
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As
and Evaluation Solutions, Office of focused on identifying individuals
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Personnel Management. ready to move into supervisory
Title: Organizational Assessment Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C.
chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger- positions. OPM’s Leadership Profiler
Surveys. consists of 245 items that measure
OMB: 3206–0252. Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104–106), OPM is
soliciting comments for this collection. leadership personality characteristics
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Government The previous collection (OMB No. within a ‘‘Big 5’’ framework. These
contractors and individuals. 3206–0253, published in the Federal assessments are almost always
Number of Respondents: Register on December 26, 2013 at 78 FR administered electronically.
Approximately 69,030. 248) has an emergency clearance Analysis
Estimated Time per Respondent: (published in the Federal Register on
10.62 minutes. May 5, 2017 at 82 FR 21273) that Agency: Human Resources Strategy
Total Burden Hours: 12,218 hours. expires January 31, 2018. Comments are and Evaluation Solutions, Office of
particularly invited on: Personnel Management.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
1. Whether the proposed collection of Title: Leadership Assessment Surveys.
Kathleen M. McGettigan,
information is necessary for the proper OMB Number: 3206–0253.
Acting Director.
performance of the functions of the Frequency: On occasion.
[FR Doc. 2017–20258 Filed 9–21–17; 8:45 am]
agency, including whether the Affected Public: Individuals and
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information will have practical utility; government contractors.
2. Whether our estimate of the public Number of Respondents:
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL burden of this collection is accurate, approximately 24,030.
MANAGEMENT and based on valid assumptions and Estimated Time per Respondent: 15
methodology; and minutes for the OPM Leadership 360TM
Comment Request for Review of a 3. Ways in which we can minimize and Leadership Potential Assessment;
Revised Information Collection: the burden of the collection of 45 minutes for the Leadership Profiler.
Leadership Assessment Surveys information on those who are to The latter will almost never be
respond, through the use of the administered to non-Federal employees,
AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel appropriate technological collection so the average time is approximately 15
Management. techniques or other forms of information minutes.
ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for technology. Total Burden Hours: 6,007 hours.
comments. OPM’s Human Resources Strategy and U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Evaluation Solutions perform Kathleen M. McGettigan,
Management (OPM) intends to submit to assessments and related consultation
Acting Director.
the Office of Management and Budget activities for Federal agencies on a
[FR Doc. 2017–20264 Filed 9–21–17; 8:45 am]
(OMB) a request for review of a reimbursable basis. The assessments are
authorized by various statutes and BILLING CODE 6325–43–P
currently approved collection,
Leadership Assessment Surveys. OPM is regulations: Section 4702 of Title 5,
requesting approval of the OPM U.S.C; E.O. 12862; E.O. 13715; Section
1128 of the National Defense OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
Leadership 360TM, Leadership Potential MANAGEMENT
Assessment, and the Leadership Profiler Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004,
as a part of this collection. Approval of Public Law 108–136; 5 U.S.C. 1101 note, Comment Request for Review of a
these surveys is necessary to collect 1103(a)(5), 1104, 1302, 3301, 3302, Revised Information Collection:
information on Federal agency 4702, 7701 note; E.O. 13197, 66 FR Customer Satisfaction Surveys
performance and leadership 7853, 3 CFR 748 (2002); E.O. 10577, 12
effectiveness. FR 1259, 3 CFR, 1954–1958 Comp., p. AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel
218; and Section 4703 of Title 5, United Management.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and States Code. ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for
will be accepted until November 21, This collection request includes
2017. comments.
surveys we currently use and plan to
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are use during the next three years to SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel
invited to submit written comments on measure Federal leaders’ effectiveness. Management (OPM) intends to submit to
the proposed information collection to These surveys all measure leadership the Office of Management and Budget
Human Resources Strategy and characteristics. Non-Federal (OMB) a request for review of a
Evaluation Solutions, Office of respondents will almost never receive currently approved collection, Customer
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street more than one of these surveys. All of Satisfaction Surveys. Approval of these
NW., Washington, DC 20415, Attention: these surveys consist of Likert-type, surveys is necessary to collect
Coty Hoover, or via email to mark-one, and mark-all-that-apply information on Federal agency and
Organizational_Assessment@opm.gov. items, and may include a small number program performance.

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Action		60-Day Notice and Request for Comments.
Dates		Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until November 21, 2017.
Contact		A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting Human Resources Strategy and Evaluation Solutions, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415, Attention: Coty Hoover, or via email to [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 44471