Management
Agencies Get a New Playbook for Managing Risks
The guidelines, which are being circulated by GSA and the Partnership for Public Service, provide an action plan for complying with the updated Circular A-123.
Route Fifty
One County’s Complicated Quest for a New ZIP Code
In Nevada, sales tax is calculated by postal code. But that creates a tax-collection problem when they span multiple jurisdictions. Will USPS help fix Storey County's predicament?
Nextgov
Can Encryption Protect Government Files Forever?
Suddenly, just like athletes who might initially be able to hide their doping only to later get caught by improved testing standards, the government found itself relying on a protection scheme that could no longer keep hidden its secrets.
Defense
Neither Clinton Nor Trump Will Be Able to Fix the Pentagon’s Budget
With the federal budget capped through 2021, defense spending will be an immediate first test of the next American president.
Tech
What the DNC Hack Could Mean for Democracy
Suspected foreign interference in an American election might be a taste of what's to come.
Management
The Government Has Approved the First Private Landing on the Moon
"Only three super powers have ever landed on any planet—we will become the fourth super power."
Management
Harness the Power of Thanks
Well-expressed gratitude can open doors, solidify relationships, and change careers.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Eats Fried Chicken With a Fork and Knife
He's finally gone too far.
Nextgov
White House Ramps Up Federal Drone Programs
The Interior Department will soon use drones for search and rescue missions.
Nextgov
NIST Tries to Define ‘Internet of Things’
Technologists can’t really agree on what qualifies as part of that network of devices and sensors.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Aren't Sure How Much They Are Saving By Letting Employees Telework
Data would inform better telework policy making, report finds.
Oversight
FAA: Over Half a Million Drones Have Been Registered in Just Eight Months
There are already more registered drones than there have been planes.
Oversight
Agencies Are Declassifying One-Time Secrets at a Higher Rate, Archives Reports
Obama promise of transparency is being pursued in classification decisions and disclosures.
Oversight
New Law Imposes Income Cap on Public Housing Residents
Measure aims to strengthen oversight of extremely over-income public housing tenants and ensure needy families aren’t shut out.
Route Fifty
Big Fight Over a Major Texas Landfill Project; Tourism Worries in Miami Due to Zika
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Nursing home deaths in Pennsylvania; police body camera transparency in Wyo.; and Cape Cod water concerns.
Management
Even Presidential Candidates Need Sleep
Sleep is essential for good executive functioning and for good general health. So how do candidates keep up the grueling demands of their schedules?
Oversight
Women Really Could Be Running the World If Hillary Clinton Becomes President
For the first time ever, three of the world’s most powerful democracies could soon be led by women.
Management
FBI Director Lauds Whistleblowers' Role in Culture of 'Humility'
Comey marks appreciation day acknowledging bureau as "imperfect."
Oversight