Submission of Performance Ratings and Rating of Performance of Regional Directors

July 31, 1975 REVENUE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 19-75 TO : Revenue Service Chiefs, Revenue Regional Directors, Chiefs of Divisions, Revenue District Officers and All Others Concerned SUBJECT : Submission of Performance Ratings and Rating of Performance of Regional Directors The records of the Personnel Division show that as of even date, the performance ratings of the personnel of this Bureau for the semester ending June 30, 1975 have not as yet been submitted by the different supervisors and heads of working units who are responsible for the ratings. The performance rating is a vital factor not only in determining promotions but also in instituting appropriate disciplinary action against those whose performance have been found unsatisfactory. The late submission of performance ratings is inimical to the enforcement of discipline in the revenue service. It also deprive the deserving of rewards that are due them. In view of the foregoing, it is hereby directed that the performance ratings for the semester ended June 30, 1975 be submitted to the Personnel Division not later than August 31, 1975. Henceforth, effective the semester ending December 31, 1975 and every semester thereafter, the performance ratings must be submitted to the Personnel Division within 30 days from the end of the semester during which the performance was rated. In this connection, I am inviting the attention of the performance raters that very seldom have I seen a rating of unsatisfactory. I remember of only one instance where a chief of division rated the performance of some of his employees as unsatisfactory. The performance ratings should reflect the true picture of employees' performance regardless of personal relationships. The efficient employees must be given high performance ratings and be recommended for commensurate recognition or reward. The inefficient must be rated unsatisfactory and recommended for appropriate disciplinary action. I know that these are easier said than done but this is one instance where the supervisors can tangibly show their executive ability and objectivity. It takes a lot of courage to be a real executive. The records of the Personnel Division also show that the performance ratings of the revenue regional directors are not up to date. In some cases, the latest efficiency rating of some directors was for the semester ending December 31, 1971. In order that the efficiency ratings can be accomplished on time, it is hereby informed that effective the semester ending June 30, 1975, I shall personally, together with the Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioners, rate the performance of all the regional directors and all other officials above them. The Chief of the Personnel Division is hereby required to furnish me with the necessary performance rating forms to accomplish this objectives. Strict compliance with the circular is hereby enjoined. MISAEL P. VERA Commissioner of Internal Revenue TAN-1601-593-5