MSPB Seeks Input for Merit Systems Studies

Regs.gov: Merit Systems Protection Board

Published May 14th, 2019

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is seeking public suggestions for its research agenda on Federal workforce issues. Submissions are due by July 1, 2019, and are intended to help MSPB identify key topics for studies ensuring merit system principles are upheld.

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The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has issued a notice inviting the public to submit suggestions for its multi-year research agenda. The MSPB conducts studies to ensure Federal personnel management aligns with merit system principles and is free from prohibited personnel practices. This notice specifically asks for input on the most important issues affecting Federal workforce management, areas needing fairer treatment, and opportunities for increased efficiency or effectiveness, as well as research distinct from other government agencies.

Interested parties must submit their ideas by July 1, 2019, via mail, fax, email, or through the preferred online feedback form on the MSPB website. All submissions may be posted publicly online, and individuals should be aware that any personal information provided will be made public. This is an opportunity for stakeholders to influence the direction of MSPB's research on critical Federal workforce issues.

What to do next

Submit research topic suggestions to MSPB by July 1, 2019.

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ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is updating its research agenda and seeks suggestions about possible topics
of study.

DATES:

Submissions are due July 1, 2019.

ADDRESSES:

Submit ideas by mail to Research Agenda, U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, Room 520, 1615 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20419;
by fax to (202) 653-7211; or by email to researchagenda2020@mspb.gov; or via the feedback form at www.mspb.gov under “MSPB Studies,” which is the preferred method.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Doug Nierle at (202) 254-4516; or James Tsugawa at (202) 254-4506; or email researchagenda2020@mspb.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

MSPB conducts studies of the executive branch workforce to ensure that Federal personnel management is implemented consistent
with the merit system principles and free from prohibited personnel practices. Most of those studies are drawn from a multi-year
research agenda that MSPB develops after reviewing suggested topics from the public. For more information about

  MSPB studies, see *www.mspb.gov/studies.*

The public is invited to submit ideas to be considered for inclusion in MSPB's research agenda by responding to one or more
of the following questions or submitting other pertinent ideas.

In your opinion, what is the most important issue affecting the management of the Federal workforce?
In your opinion, what is one thing in the Federal workplace that should be done more fairly?
In your opinion, what is one thing in the Federal workplace that should be done more efficiently or effectively?
There are several agencies and organizations involved in Federal workforce issues and policy, such as the U.S. Office of
Personnel Management, the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the National Academy of Public Administration, and the Partnership
for Public Service. In your opinion, what research could MSPB's Office of Policy and Evaluation conduct that would be distinct
from the work of these and other agencies and organizations?

All submissions received may be posted, without change, to MSPB's website (www.mspb.gov) and may include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. There is no
requirement to include any personal information with your submission.

Jennifer Everling, Acting Clerk of the Board. [FR Doc. 2019-09991 Filed 5-14-19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7400-01-P