Nextgov

Report: Management Drama Threatens to Derail VA’s Health Records Overhaul

The vendor’s software is also falling short of the department’s requirements, according to ProPublica.

Oversight

IRS May Be Unintentionally Discouraging Whistleblowers From Reporting Tax Cheats

The agency failed to update a key form affecting the calculation of whistleblower awards, GAO found.

Route Fifty

In Less Than 10 Years, America Will Have 17 ‘Superaged’ States

Currently, none are in that demographic category.

Management

Consumer Bureau Union Files Grievance Over Political Appointee's Racist Blog Posts

NTEU officials argue Eric Blankenstein’s blog posts and refusal to apologize violate the union’s collective bargaining agreement.

Defense

Another Grim War-Zone Review from U.S. Afghanistan Watchdog

Kabul government’s control over territory diminishes further as civilian casualties rise.

Nextgov

Administration’s Shared Services Push Starts In Familiar Place: Payroll

Officials said the NewPay payroll and work schedule system will be a case study for rolling out other shared services across government.

Pay & Benefits

The One Surefire Way to Make Your Voice Heard

Vote—your benefits may depend on it.

Oversight

The Rocky Trump Transition Is Headed To Netflix, Thanks To Barack Obama And Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis's "The Fifth Risk" is about the botched transition from Obama‘s federal government to Trump‘s.

Defense

The Pentagon, Soldiers And Taxpayers Will Pay For Trump’s Border-Troops Order

The Department of Defense is scrambling to figure out where 15,000 soldiers would come from

Management

HUD, VA Efforts Lead to 5 Percent Reduction in Veteran Homelessness

Progress back on track after uptick last year.

Management

Answer These Questions To Understand If You’re a Good Manager

It's hard for managers to find the right success metrics upon which to judge our work because our output is to make the team better.

Route Fifty

Flying at Peak Thanksgiving Travel Times Through These 10 Airports? Good Luck.

Looking at scheduled departures, here’s when airport authorities, airlines, baggage handlers and security screeners will be especially busy.

Management

Successful Leaders Prioritize Their Moral Compass

Research shows that leaders who value morality outperform their unethical peers, regardless of industry, company size, or role.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Portfolios Took a Nosedive in October

Market volatility caused most funds in the retirement savings program to end last month in the red.

Defense

The U.S. Military Held an American as an Enemy Combatant for Over a Year. Here’s What That Means.

The case could have upended the entire war on ISIS. Instead, it’s changing how we treat some detainees.

Insights

Automating Intelligence

In October 2018, GBC polled federal employees about their expectations for intelligent automation.

Tech

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Just Made The Fastest And Closest-Ever Sweep Of The Sun

The probe is expected to break its own records again in 2024.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Real Reason Trump Wants To End Birthright Citizenship

It may have to do with his children.

Route Fifty

Cyber ‘Intrusion Campaigns’ Increasingly Target Utilities

Here are malicious behaviors CIOs can look to help prevent a disruption.

Pay & Benefits

The Midterm Race Where Federal Employee Issues Are Front and Center

The incumbent Republican says feds need her voice to ensure their issues have bipartisan support.