Defense One
Pentagon: The Costs of Major Weapon Systems Are Finally Coming Down
More than four years since Ashton Carter took on reforming Pentagon acquisition, the cost of the largest arms projects is beginning to stabilize, defense officials say.
Route Fifty
As Drought Crisis Deepens, California Localities Face Tough Ongoing Water Reductions
Santa Cruz can’t import water like many other Golden State cities. “We’re on our own,” water czar says.
Management
Americans Think Feds Are Doing More Harm Than Good for Local Cops
Survey finds voters -- especially Republicans -- do not think the federal government is helping community police forces.
Management
Obama Orders Agencies to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions Significantly
Agencies must reduce emissions by 40 percent within the next decade, and increase their use of renewable energy.
Oversight
House GOP's New Budget Plan: Figure It Out Later
The Budget Committee advanced a spending blueprint Thursday after dropping the amendment that stalled progress the night before.
Management
10 Ways to Lead Bigger
The next step is to play a larger role in the broader organization.
Management
Agencies Could Do More to Convert Properties to Aid Homeless
Defense Department and HUD fail to adequately track parcels, GAO finds.
Nextgov
Obama Shakes Up IT Leadership; Names New Director of White House IT
The Obama administration has tasked a former Facebook engineer with helping modernize White House technology.
Pay & Benefits
The Importance of Accurate Information
In some federal agencies, retirement specialists aren’t getting the training they need to effectively help employees.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker: Tie Feds' Pay to U.S. Economic Performance So They Have 'Skin in the Game'
Republican congressman says federal employees lack incentives to improve economy.
Defense One
The Pentagon’s Top Intelligence Chief Is Out
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Michael Vickers announced his retirement from service by the end of April.
Pay & Benefits
Self-Plus-One Premiums Won’t Be Higher Than Family Coverage Option
OPM tells federal health benefits providers that yet-to-be-determined 2016 premiums for the new option will be capped.
Route Fifty
How Colorado Is Getting Its State Employees to Lose Weight
Participants in the ‘State of Slim’ pilot program have lost an average of 8.59% of their body weight.
Management
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Calls for Chemical Safety Board Firings
House Oversight’s letter to Obama cites misleading testimony, mismanagement, private emails.
Nextgov
New Dashboard Tracks Which Federal Sites You're On, And How You Got There
The U.S. Digital Service, 18F and GSA's Digital Analytics team launched the site Thursday.
Management
Email Compliance Will Be a Tall Order Without More Resources
Federal records managers lack the authority and tools to meet digital requirements.
Management
Ebola Discussion Moves to How to Prevent the Next Epidemic
Global leaders will need to build a network that can detect and contain outbreaks before they kill thousands.
Tech
NOAA: The First Two Months of 2015 are Already the Warmest on Record
As was the case for much of last year, the eastern US was the only very cold spot on the planet this winter, with many more areas of abnormal warmth.
Management
Court: NSA Spying May Continue Even If Congress Lets Authority Expire
The Obama administration could continue collecting American phone records absent lawmaker approval.
Oversight