Management
Trump Budget Would Limit Consumer Bureau’s Funding From the Federal Reserve
Acting director Mulvaney crafts proposal for Congress to assume more oversight of the bureau.
Nextgov
Agencies Still Lag on Email Security One Month Past Deadline
Many agencies that have added the protection to their email domains haven’t configured it properly.
Defense
Trump Proposes 10% Bump for the Pentagon — Then Four Flat Years
The coming military buildup is looking smaller than promised.
Oversight
All the Trump Budget Cuts Congress Will Ignore
Lawmakers scoffed at the president's calls to slash funding across the government a year ago, and they're likely to do so again.
Management
Pay for Performance is Needed
The highest hurdle promises to be creating performance processes that generate credible and defensible ratings.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Suggests USPS Cut Retirement, Health Benefits in $80B Savings Package
Proposal includes a rate hike and cutting delivery frequency.
Management
Do Women Bosses Have an Extra Responsibility to Look Out For Women?
Hillary Clinton recently said that a woman boss has an extra responsibility to look out for the women who work for her. But do they?
Route Fifty
Trump's Budget Repeats Calls for Slashing State and Local Programs
The proposal appears to be out of step with previous actions by Congress and a new two-year budget deal enacted last week.
Management
Transferring Responsibilities and Consolidating Offices Highlight Trump Reorganization Plan
Long-awaited agency reform plans offer light details, promises of future reforms proposals.
Management
Agency-By-Agency Spending Levels Under Trump's 2019 Budget
Most civilian agencies would see substantial decreases from 2017 spending.
Tech
The White House's Spanish Language Site Is Still Missing
The Trump administration has not made good on its promise to provide information en español.
Tech
Donald Trump Wants to Shut Down The International Space Station and Get Ready For Private Space
Trump's budget envisions NASA working closely with the private sector on every level.
Nextgov
Trump 2019 Budget Boosts Cyber Spending But Cuts Research
The budget also moves DHS cyber research out of the science and tech division.
Management
How Many Employees Would Your Agency Lose (or Gain) Under Trump's Budget?
Workforce estimates vary widely, from a 25 percent loss at the Environmental Protection Agency to a 21.3 percent increase at Commerce.
Nextgov
Big Deal: General Dynamics Buys CSRA
General Dynamics just became an even bigger player in the federal IT space with its purchase of CSRA.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Calls for 'Reskilling' Federal Workforce, Firing ‘Overhaul’ and Reducing Union Influence
Budget is light on specifics but supports broad civil service reforms.
Route Fifty
The One Thing Infrastructure Experts Feel the Federal Budget Needs Desperately
Hint: 24 states, seeking new revenue, have already done it.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Formalizes 2019 Pay Freeze Proposal, Revives Benefits Cuts
The freeze is coupled with a $1 billion interagency fund to reward high performers as a first step in moving the civil service toward pay for performance.
Nextgov
Trump Budget Calls for Slight Increase In IT Spending
The president’s 2019 budget proposal includes $45.8 billion for IT infrastructure and services, with $210 million for the Technology Modernization Fund.
Management