# Next-Gen Performance: Transitioning to OPM’s New Review System

**URL:** <https://www.fedwork.net/t/next-gen-performance-transitioning-to-opm-s-new-review-system/4325>\
**Category:** Pay, Perks, and Retirement\
**Created:** [October 8, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/next-gen-performance-transitioning-to-opm-s-new-review-system/4325 "2026-10-08T14:31:17Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 8, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/next-gen-performance-transitioning-to-opm-s-new-review-system/4325/1 "2026-10-08T14:31:17Z")

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Executive agencies are beginning the standardized governmentwide performance appraisal cycle for non-SES/SP employees on a fiscal-year cycle starting October 1, 2026, as mandated by [OPM Performance Management Guidance](https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.opm.gov/chcoc/latest-memos/performance-management-for-federal-employees.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiEn4HtzqqXAxX5KFkFHeocEakQy_kOegoIAAgACAAIChAC&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw2K0gl44AJvSkgk6YX8j_Nx&ust=1791555605606000). This cycle will implement OPM’s updated force distribution system to differentiate high performers and address underperformance.