Management
Obama Signs Bipartisan Bill to Smooth Presidential Transition
New law clarifies GSA role and creates interagency council by this summer.
Management
The Brewing Government Funding Storm That Wasn’t Supposed to Happen
The political calculus is changing, and not for the better.
Management
Two Comets are Passing Close By This Week and NASA is Not Concerned
Not the end of the world, but still pretty cool.
Oversight
Cruz and Kasich Are Playing Right Into Trump's Hands
Instead of strategizing to stop Trump, his rivals are still acting like he isn’t the front-runner in the race.
Management
What to Watch During Obama's Historic Visit to Cuba
The president traveled to Havana on Sunday for a historic three-day visit.
Oversight
Last Week Tonight: Trump's Wall Won't Work, Let's Just Give Everyone Waffle Irons
John Oliver goes long on the contracting dream (or nightmare) for America's southern border.
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White House Says Agencies Reported 77,200 Cyber Incidents in 2015
"The increasing number and impact of these incidents demonstrate that continuously confronting cyberthreats must remain a strategic priority," according to a March 18 report on compliance with agency information security laws.
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How a BYOD Telework Policy Could Put Your Agency at Risk
A NIST researcher explains why we need new cyber safety guidelines for teleworking.
Management
Remember the Time Fidel Castro Asked FDR for $10?
Obama has sent the first direct mail between Cuba and the U.S. in five decades. But it's not the first historic letter between the countries.
Management
Beefed-Up FOIA Offices Trim Backlog of Requests Governmentwide
Costs of agency processing rose 4 percent to $480 million in fiscal 2015.
Management
How to Set Priorities That Sustain Innovation
A checklist for leaders working to improve operations and maintain gains in the next administration.
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US Spy Map Agency Charts Syrian Exodus Using Social Media
By searching public posts, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency fulfills its duty to provide decision-makers with past, present and future insights into locations during a global emergency.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Democrats Want to Triple Obama's Proposed Federal Pay Raise
Democratic lawmakers are seeking a much bigger pay boost for federal employees.
Defense
Air Force General Resigns Over Extramarital Relationship
Lt. Gen. John Hesterman had commanded fliers under Central Command.
Oversight
Two Longstanding Good-Government Groups Join Forces
Center for Effective Government to become part of Project on Government Oversight.
Pay & Benefits
Combat Vets Now Can File For VA Health Benefits Over the Phone
All other vets can call in their applications beginning July 5.
Management
Slow Delivery Could Cost the Postal Service Millions This Election Season
An official at one political mailing company describes postal workers as ‘lazy and fat.’
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Immigration Agency Spars with Inspector over Failed $3.1B Digital System
The IG wrote: "We undertook this audit to answer a relatively simple question: after 11 years and considerable expense, what has been the outcome -- right now -- of USCIS' efforts to automate benefits processing?"
Management
Is It OK to Cry at the Office?
Looking down on people who cry at work is sexist. It’s time to bring back the noble art of public weeping.
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