Oversight
Congress Has a Worse Track Record on Following Advice to Cut Waste Than Agencies Themselves
Unresolved GAO recommendations lie disproportionately at lawmakers' feet.
Nextgov
Archaic Federal Tech: Agencies Turn to ‘Parts Graveyards’ to Find Obsolete Gear
Many agencies are just old tech running well past its shelf life.
Route Fifty
More Pink Slips for Connecticut State Workers; Oregonians vs. California Transplants
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Michigan’s governor shakes administration up post-Flint; Wyoming’s data trespass laws still under fire; and federal corruption attorney sets sights on New York’s executives
Management
Lawmakers Aim to Crack Down on IRS Bonuses, Tax-Delinquent Employees
Ways and Means clears package of four bills to hold IRS “accountable”
Pay & Benefits
VA Senior Executive Bonus Ban Advances
Opponents argue that provision in major spending bill will further damage department’s recruitment and retention efforts.
Management
Clinton Promises to Create New Immigration Office
White House organization would be aimed at coordinating federal, state and local efforts.
Management
Leveling the Playing Field by Design
Fairness on the job isn’t something that happens naturally. It has to be built.
Defense
Did the FBI Pay Hackers to Break Into That iPhone?
The Washington Posts reports that the Israeli security firm Cellebrite didn't break into the phone.
Nextgov
Moving to the Cloud? Change Your Culture First
The biggest barrier to cloud technologies in government has more to do with people than technology, officials say.
Management
Hillary Clinton Says She Wants Half of Her Cabinet to Be Women
Only seven out of 23 Cabinet-ranked positions are occupied by women now.
Management
NOAA: The U.S. Hits a Never-Before-Seen Milestone for Warmth
This March saw every single climate division reporting above-average temperatures.
Insights
Achieving Holistic Cybersecurity: 2016 Progress Report
The past few years have seen an explosion of cyber attacks, and agencies are racing to implement proactive, holistic cybersecurity measures. In order to measure changing federal perceptions and experiences regarding the present threat landscape, GBC conducted an in-depth research survey as a follow-up to a previous June 2014 study.
Defense
The Air Force's Next Chief Might Be Its Space-War General
Gen. John Hyten has never flown a warplane, but he plays a role in just about every Air Force mission.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton's Uncomfortable Racial Humor
Appearing in that skit with Bill de Blasio was not a good idea.
Management
Why Congress Needs to Lift the Pay Cap on Administrative Law Judges
Agencies are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit qualified attorneys and retain the best judges.
Nextgov
If You Are in Debt, the IRS Might Have Leaked Your Social Security Number
The leaks partly were because agency personnel, for reasons not explained, printed out final copies of agreements without using the automated redaction feature.
Route Fifty
Here’s How Chicago Is Ramping Up Its Fight Against Rats
Following a sharp rise in complaints this year, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration is increasing the number of rodent control crews. It’s using predictive analytics for targeting efforts, too.
Nextgov
White House Is About to Name a New Cyber Official
The administration is considering candidates with previous government experience as well as Washington outsiders.
Management
The Most Politicized Inspectors General? Education, State and HUD
Brookings scholars call on Congress to consult and better fund agency watchdogs.
Management