# 4 CFR § 2.1: Purpose, scope, and applicability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-2.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 4 CFR § 2.1
- **Heading:** Purpose, scope, and applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 4—Accounts > CHAPTER I—GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE > SUBCHAPTER A—PERSONNEL SYSTEM > PART 2—PURPOSE AND GENERAL PROVISION

## Text

(a) This regulation establishes and sets forth the basic policy for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) personnel system. Personnel management is a primary responsibility of all who plan, direct, or supervise the work of employees. The objective of personnel management is to contribute to the effective accomplishment of GAO's mission through proper acquisition, development, fair treatment, motivation, compensation and productive utilization f employees.
(b) Nothing in this regulation prohibits or restricts any lawful effort to achieve equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

## Nearby sections

- [4 CFR § 2.1 § 2.1 Purpose, scope, and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-2.1.md)
- [4 CFR § 2.2 § 2.2 References.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-2.2.md)
- [4 CFR § 2.3 § 2.3 GAO Personnel Appeals Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-2.3.md)
- [4 CFR § 2.4 § 2.4 Merit system principles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-2.4.md)
- [4 CFR § 2.5 § 2.5 Prohibited personnel practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-2.5.md)
- [4 CFR § 2.6 § 2.6 Veterans' preference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-2.6.md)
- [4 CFR § 3.1 § 3.1 Appointment, promotion, and assignment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-3.1.md)
- [4 CFR § 3.2 § 3.2 Oath of office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-3.2.md)
- [4 CFR § 3.3 § 3.3 Assignments to and from States.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-3.3.md)
- [4 CFR § 4.1 § 4.1 Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-4.1.md)
- [4 CFR § 4.2 § 4.2 Performance appraisal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-4.2.md)
- [4 CFR § 4.3 § 4.3 Removal for unacceptable performance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-4.3.md)
- [4 CFR § 4.4 § 4.4 Incentive awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-4.4.md)
- [4 CFR § 5.1 § 5.1 Pay.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-5.1.md)

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