### Question
How is the term performance assessment defined?


### Answer
The term **performance assessment** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 9508* as the following:

> 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**

