Nextgov
How Agencies Bury Noncompetitive Procurements
In many cases, they don’t disclose what they spent on sole-source contracts awarded at the end of the fiscal year.
Nextgov
NSA Chief Appeals for Cybersecurity Legislation
Alexander would compel companies to share more information with the government.
Management
How Local Governments Are Cutting Burglaries by 27 Percent
Leveraging predictive analytics is showing big results.
Oversight
Treasury: Debt Limit D-Day is Oct. 17
Federal civilian and military pay will be at risk -- again -- if the government can’t cover all its bills.
Management
Don’t Like Organizational Politics? Get Over It.
Navigating office politics is a crucial leadership skill.
Defense One
When Will the Media Stop Fueling the Angry Vet Narrative?
After the Navy Yard shooting, many media outlets were quick to point out the shooter’s military service, fueling the dangerous narrative that veterans are more prone to violence. By Alex Horton
Oversight
Senate Will Proceed With Debate on Measure to Keep Government Open
Majority leader calls Sen. Cruz’s 21-hour blast at Obamacare a 'big waste of time.'
Management
Postal Service Asks for Emergency Price Increase
Cash-strapped agency says it needs higher rates to compensate for lost volume.
Management
U.S. Postal Service Owes Nearly $685,000 in Lawsuit Over Stamp
Is a stamp featuring the Korean War Memorial worth that much? One court thinks so.
Management
Shutdown Threat Has Federal Agencies in Scramble Mode
Agencies must update their contingency plans.
Nextgov
Most Offline Adults Prefer It That Way
About 15 percent of America’s offline adults are former Internet users who gave it up, a study found.
Oversight
More Than 21 Hours Later, Ted Cruz Has Been Cut Off
The Texas Republican rose in opposition to Obamacare Tuesday afternoon.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama Talks, and Cruz Won't Stop Talking
Obama kicks off the U.N. General Assembly, and Ted Cruz refuses to shut up.
Retirement
TSP hardship loans down in August
The number of Thrift Savings Plan account participants requesting loans and hardship withdrawals from their accounts fell last month.
Management
The Retirement Wave You Didn’t See Coming
The departure of workers under 60 years old could cause huge disruptions.
Nextgov
Defense Readies Networks for Latest BlackBerrys
Despite almost exiting the consumer market, the smartphones’ manufacturer is outfitting military networks with software to support the devices.
Nextgov
Bizarre and Sad: Defense Dept. Runs 900+ Suicide Prevention Programs
Officials look to cost, effectiveness in weeding out some of them.
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown Furloughs Would Affect Hundreds of Thousands of Federal Workers
Still, much of the government would remain open if there’s a lapse in appropriations next week.
Management