Defense
Army General Was Allowed To Accept Free Housing from Contractor
Brig. Gen. Michael Bobeck, fired from the Joint Staff for an extramarital affair, cited his longtime friendship with an executive in receiving a rent-free apartment during his divorce.
Pay & Benefits
The Top 5 Most and Least Generous Agencies for Senior Executive Bonuses
Justice SESers received the highest average individual award ($14,748) in fiscal 2015, while GSA senior executives received the lowest on average ($8,823).
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Robocalls Jam MNsure Call Center; Alabama Gov.: ‘Our Education System Sucks!’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Demolition begins on plutonium facility; more layoffs in Maine’s paper industry; Washington county tracks down unlicensed pet owners.
Management
Here’s How the Next President Could Work with Congress to Fix Obamacare
Double-digit premium increases are leading to an outcry that the Affordable Care Act is not working, yet parts of it are. Here’s what works, and ideas on how to fix what doesn't.
Management
Showing Off is Easy to Condemn, but Is It Always Bad?
Showing off is not just doing something well before an audience.
Defense
As China Shows Off J-20 Stealth Fighter, A Bit of Context
It takes more than a flyby at an airshow to deploy fifth-generation fighter jets in combat.
Oversight
Hacked Emails Show Eric Schmidt Played a Crucial Role in the Clinton Campaign's Election Tech
"He's ready to fund, advise, recruit talent, etc."
Insights
Life After the Big Bang: Exploring Modular, Agile Paths Toward Health and Human Services Modernization
GBC's 2016 study explores the shifting realm of state and local HHS systems modernization through a series of interviews with experts.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Not So Fast, Secretary Clinton
The Democratic nominee is better at counting chickens before they hatch then she is at counting votes.
Nextgov
The Progress and Pitfalls of Government's Open Data Efforts
It’s one thing to put the data out there for the public to consume or to potentially spark new industries; it’s another to standardize those data sets.
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How GIS and Drones Have Aided Hurricane Matthew Recovery Work
In South Carolina, mapping played a critical role in situational awareness and damage assessments before, during and after the extreme weather event.
Management
Obama Administration Releases Last-Ditch Effort to Fix Federal Hiring
OPM, OMB want federal supervisors to play active roles in recruiting and assessing candidates.
Nextgov
GAO Plans OPM, FedRAMP Audits in 2017
The office also plans to review how well CDC and NIH are protecting health information.
Management
Voting in Five Battleground States Could Reshape Federal Contracting
New analysis shows some long-held Congressional seats now up for grabs may change the course of federal spending, especially in technology and aerospace.
Tech
White House Lays Out Digital Tools for Presidential Transition
Obama commits to social media sharing finale before January departure.
Defense
Building Roads in War-Torn Afghanistan Remains a Tough Slog
Watchdog says $8.3 billion would be needed to halt decay.
Pay & Benefits
One Way to Ensure Equal Pay for Men and Women
The private sector doesn’t compensate women fairly. Can it learn anything from the federal hiring process?
Pay & Benefits
71 Percent of Career Senior Executives Received Bonuses in Fiscal 2015
The average individual performance award across government was $10,742, according to new data from OPM.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Have a Red October
The stable but low-growth G Fund was the only offering to post positive returns last month.
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