To what repository must agencies report determinations under 5 CFR Part 737?

• A. Local HR file
• B. Public records
• C. No repository
• D. Central repository

Answer: (D)

A central repository is used so determinations can be stored in one government-wide place that authorized agencies can access. This setup ensures consistency, supports efficient cross-agency sharing, and helps maintain a clear, auditable record of each determination for security and suitability decisions. Storing determinations in a local HR file would create information silos and obstruct interagency review; publicly releasing or exposing this data would raise privacy and security concerns; and having no repository would prevent the necessary centralized tracking and reuse of determinations across the federal workforce.