Summary of documents included in this package

In support of its new direction, the PSC has developed "The Values-Based Merit Framework". This Framework is about empowering departments to make staffing decisions through an informed and ethical balance of merit values and management principles, coupled with departmental accountability to the PSC for the use of these powers. It is applied through critical thinking about the staffing system's 5Ps-the planning, policy, promotion, programs and protection elements that, taken together, comprise the full range of staffing activities. The purpose of this family of documents is to provide departments with the tools they need to fulfil their obligation to account to the PSC about the exercise of their delegated authorities.

The six documents are:

	Staffing Accountability Framework describes the overall accountability regime that accompanies the increased staffing delegation, and serves to initiate the collaborative development of departmental Accountability Agreements between departments and the PSC. This document is based on a common understanding and application of the staffing values and principles: the ultimate goal is a Public Service that is competent, non-partisan and representative of Canadian society ("Result values" of staffing) and this goal is best achieved through staffing practices that are, and are seen to be, fair, equitable and transparent ("Process values" of staffing).
	An Approach to Monitoring Staffing and a Risk Assessment Model identifies the characteristics of sound monitoring activities; also presents a model for departments to identify staffing risks and conduct subsequent monitoring activities.
	PSC Staffing Values Surveys describes two questionnaires that departments can use to evaluate employees' and managers' perceptions of staffing values.
	Early Warning Systemdescribes a PSC system for providing staffing intelligence to the PSC and departments; the system will also help departments prepare their performance assessment.
	A Guideline to Staffing Performance Reports is a reference tool that can be used by departments to prepare reports for the Public Service Commission (PSC) on their staffing performance. It describes what a departmental report might contain with respect to result and process values associated with staffing.
	Attestation of Departmental Staffing Report Reliability outlines the due diligence considerations of the PSC in regard to staffing reports and establishes criteria by which the attestation of reliability will be conducted.

Conclusion:These tools are optional and are provided by the PSC to strengthen partnerships and trust with departments and stakeholders in this era of increased staffing delegation and corresponding staffing accountability. Other tools related to the overall staffing accountability regime, such as a Template for Departmental Report and Criteria used in Departmental Staffing Performance Assessment, will soon be made available. We are looking forward to receiving your feedback on the tools presented to you in this package.

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