### Question
What is the definition of performance assessment?


### Answer
The definition of **performance assessment** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 9508*:

> a determination of whether or not retention standards established under subsection (a)(1)(A) are met, and any additional performance determination made on the basis of performance goals and objectives established under subsection (a)(2)(A)

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9508*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart I-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 95-PERSONNEL FLEXIBILITIES RELATING TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE**

