The pilot, lasting two months, aims to assess the suitability of the criteria set and software in practice. This initiative follows a conclusion issued by the Provincial Party Standing Committee on 23/6.

The pilot involves several provincial-level units: the Provincial Party Organizing Committee, the Provincial Party Office, the Department of Home Affairs, the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, and the Department of Science and Technology. At the commune level, the program is being implemented in Thanh Vinh ward and the communes of Hung Nguyen, Hai Chau, and Nam Can.

Officials and public employees will be scored based on various task groups. These include socio-economic development, institutional reform, digital transformation, Party building, anti-corruption efforts, ensuring social welfare, and national defense and security.

Nghe An province's evaluation system for leading and managerial officials. Photo: Screenshot

The province has also launched a dedicated software system, "He thong danh gia can bo lanh dao, quan ly" (https://kpi.nghean.gov.vn). This system is designed for evaluating leading and managerial officials under the management of the Provincial Party Standing Committee.

Evaluation results are categorized into four performance levels: excellent, good, satisfactory, and unsatisfactory. To achieve an "excellent" rating, an official must score 90 points or higher. Additionally, the unit they oversee must complete all assigned tasks, with at least 30% of those tasks exceeding requirements.

A "good" rating is assigned to individuals scoring from 70 to below 90 points, while a "satisfactory" rating applies to those scoring from 50 to below 70 points. Officials will receive an "unsatisfactory" rating if they score below 50 points, or if they are responsible for violations, incomplete work, or misconduct within their scope of management.

Quarterly evaluation results serve as the basis for year-end performance ratings. An official who receives an "unsatisfactory" rating in any one quarter will not be eligible for an "excellent" annual performance rating. The percentage of individuals rated "excellent" is capped at 20% of those who achieved a "good" rating, with a maximum of 25% in special circumstances.

According to Nghe An provincial leaders, the pilot aims to verify the effectiveness of this new evaluation tool. It also seeks to incrementally innovate cadre management by focusing on task performance results and integrating digital technology into public administration. The outcomes of this implementation will provide a foundation for further refining the model before its potential expansion.

Duc Hung