Pay & Benefits
The Hidden Cost of Federal Health Plans
You might be able to save some money by looking at prescription drug coverage.
Insights
Life After Service: Preparing for Federal Retirement
How prepared are federal employees for life after retirement? Find out in GBC's new research study.
Nextgov
74 Million Medicaid Records Now in the Cloud
Real data, especially from different states, can be messy.
Management
Agencies Promise Efficiencies, but Not Workforce Cuts in Reorganization Plans
Leaders say they are gatherings thousands of reform proposals from the rank and file.
Management
SBA Chief Promises Women Contractors Greater Efficiency
McMahon touts her agency as vital to the nation’s 29 million small businesses.
Oversight
Senate Approves Russia Sanctions, Limiting Trump's Oversight
A new bipartisan deal prohibits the president from rolling back sanctions without Congress’s approval.
Oversight
Report: Trump Is Under Investigation for Obstruction of Justice
The Washington Post reports the probe led by special counsel Robert Mueller into Russian interference in the 2016 election has widened to include a closer look at the president’s actions.
Oversight
After Shootings Come Unity, Resolve, and Talk of Tougher Security
Members vow to press ahead with business and baseball, but they also feel increasingly threatened.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President's Birthday Cards
Donald Trump turned 71 on Wednesday and everybody wanted to wish him well.
Route Fifty
As Threat of Federal Cuts Looms, Lackluster Revenues Leave States in a Tough Spot
Findings from a new National Association of State Budget Officers fiscal survey underscore how thin the margins are in some states.
Management
Survey: Trump Should Empower Politically Appointed Agency No. 2s
Nonprofit and consultancy call for holding political appointees accountable.
Nextgov
How Policy Could Advance Open Data in Government
Data.gov's Program Manager Hyon Kim says the OPEN Government Data Act could boost participation.
Route Fifty
N.C. Man Sees $99.9 Million Service Fee on His Local Water Bill
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: New ‘Buy American Steel’ law in Texas worries mayors on Canadian trade trip; N.J. project sees largest sale of unrated muni bonds so far in 2017; and will California leaders replumb the state?
Management
Contracting Dispute Delays OPM's Background Investigations Processing
GAO says OPM made an award for support services unfairly.
Management
How the Army Recruits and Retains Millennials
Lessons from the military on making the most of your ambitious millennial workforce.
Nextgov
DHS, FBI Alert About North Korean Hacking Campaign
It’s rare for the government to attribute cyber mischief to a nation-state.
Defense
After A Shooting, What Do Security Pros Do Behind Closed Doors?
Wednesday’s attack on a congressional baseball practice will trigger re-evaluations of security posture, and decisions on next steps.
Insights
The Future Is Now: Improving the Citizen Experience
The true innovators in government have one thing in common: an organization-wide passion for serving citizens what they need, when they need it, by whatever means are available. This is the citizen experience (CX), and it's what separates the best from the rest.
Oversight