Management
Justice Department Seeks to Fast-Track Its Appeal of Decision Striking Down Workforce EOs
Filing indicates the government may argue that the court issuing the decision lacked jurisdiction and usurped the president’s authority.
Management
How Agencies Can Make the Most of Their Data
Government likes to tackle challenges by designating new management chiefs: The latest to join the C-suite is the chief data officer.
Oversight
Watchdog: EPA Hosts Too Many Foreign Nationals In Certain Fellowships
Program run along with the National Academy of Sciences and nonprofits should make U.S. citizenship a requirement, IG says.
Route Fifty
Marijuana on the Ballot: What States Will Consider in November
Five states have marijuana-related ballot initiatives primed for the general election on Nov. 6.
Nextgov
Border Agency Didn’t Secure Drone Surveillance Video, Photos for 2 Years
An auditor’s report found major security and privacy deficiencies in Customs and Border Protection’s drone surveillance program.
Nextgov
Social Security Administration CIO Needs Stronger Authority, Watchdog says
The agency’s top tech official weighs in on budget and information security processes but has little role in other mandated responsibilities.
Management
Trump Signs Spending Bill to Stave Off Shutdown Until December
Congress will face a new spending deadline of Dec. 7 for agencies that don't yet have full-year appropriations.
Management
OMB Advances Nascent Trump Infrastructure Plan with Permitting Guidance
New agency reporting portal will centralize data on environmental review progress.
Management
'A Never-Ending Commitment': The High Cost of Preserving Vulnerable Beaches
In the wake of hurricanes like Florence, the U.S. government pays to dump truckloads of sand onto eroding beaches, in a cycle that is said to harm ecosystems and disproportionately benefit the rich.
Management
Did George Washington ‘Have a Couple of Things in His Past’?
A historian assesses Donald Trump’s claim that the first president faced his own allegations of sexual assault.
Nextgov
How the U.S. Can Advance Artificial Intelligence Without Spending a Dime
Funding AI research is still critical, but experts say there are other things the government can do to speed up innovation.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Upgraded Presidential Limousine
Presidential Donald Trump's vehicle is getting some new features.
Route Fifty
Considering Whether a Federal Age Discrimination Law Applies to Small Public Agencies
A Supreme Court case looks at whether the law prohibiting employers from discriminating on the basis of age applies to a small fire district in Arizona.
Route Fifty
Should Congress Regulate Online Sports Betting?
The NFL is throwing its weight behind a federal framework, while the gaming industry blamed “burdensome” taxes and laws for the allure of illegal sports books.
Management
Lawmakers Advance Legislation Raising Penalties for Appropriations Violations
A bill would prescribe how agencies should punish employees who violate the Anti-Deficiency Act.
Oversight
FEMA Director Spent $151K of Taxpayers' Money on Personal Trips
Long has agreed to reimburse the agency for his expenses, which are detailed in an IG report released by a House Democrat.
Pay & Benefits
3 Things To Do This Open Season
A checklist for considering your health coverage options.
Route Fifty
Combating China's Recycling Reversal
City leaders have multiple options to cope with new waste regulations in China, which previously processed a lot of this country's recycling, according to a National League of Cities report.
Nextgov
GSA Awards $2.5 Billion Payroll and Work Scheduling Contract
The award is part of GSA’s NewPay Initiative aimed at making payroll and scheduling more user-friendly.
Pay & Benefits