[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR451.103] [Page 326] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT PART 451--AWARDS--Table of Contents Subpart A--Agency Awards Sec. 451.103 Agency award program(s). (a) Agencies shall develop one or more award programs for employees covered by this subpart. (b) Agencies are encouraged to involve employees in developing such programs. When agencies involve employees, the method of involvement shall be in accordance with law. (c) An agency award program shall provide for-- (1) Obligating funds consistent with applicable agency financial management controls and delegations of authority; and (2) Documenting justification for awards that are not based on a rating of record (as defined in Sec. 430.203 of this chapter). [60 FR 43946, Aug. 23, 1995; 60 FR 47646, Sept. 13, 1995]