Nextgov
Federal CIO: Expect New Cybersecurity Reporting Metrics by Year’s End
The new guidance will better match the goals outlined in the administration’s IT Modernization Report and the President’s Management Agenda.
Oversight
‘Abolish ICE’ and the Future of the Immigration Agency
The immigration enforcement agency’s identity is more fluid than ever.
Management
You Can’t Legislate Accountability
Organization must have a culture of performance to deal effectively with those who fall short.
Oversight
What John McCain’s Death Means for Republican Control of the Senate
After the late Arizonan’s prolonged absence, the appointment of a replacement by Governor Doug Ducey will temporarily bolster the GOP’s advantage.
Management
Moneyball, Nerd Sniping, And Other Unorthodox Recruitment Hacks
How to beat the talent shortage.
Insights
Harnessing Open Source for Agile Government
Open source is increasingly seen as a valuable tool for the federal government, reducing duplicative work and maximizing available resources. To gauge current sentiments in open source, GBC polled a random sample of federal employees on their agency's interest in leveraging open source software.
Defense
Austin, Texas, Just Became the Army’s Silicon Valley
The service is making a big bet that getting closer to tech startups will help deter future adversaries.
Route Fifty
Verizon Faces Heat Following Fire Department’s Data ‘Throttling’ During Blazes
Emails describe wireless speeds so slow there was “no meaningful functionality,” raising questions as the company attempts to compete for first responders’ business.
Nextgov
McCain Leaves a Rich Cyber Legacy
The late senator pushed relentlessly for the government to develop a comprehensive cyber deterrence strategy.
Management
Trump Demands an International Mailing System to Better Benefit USPS and U.S. Mailers
Postal oversight commission agrees that interagency intervention is required.
Oversight
GSA Misrepresented White House Role, Costs of FBI Headquarters Decision, IG Says
“The new demolish-and-rebuild plan would cost more than the cancelled exchange plan,” the watchdog found.
Management
The To-Do List Method For People With Crazy Lives And Short Attention Spans
It sounds promising and it's dead simple.
Nextgov
How Mobile Data Could Help Manage the National Parks
The data could be used to create better park experiences despite overcrowding.
Oversight
Unions Demand Swift Reversal of Agency Policies After Court Decision
Justice Department says it is evaluating potential next steps after a judge invalidated most elements of President Trump’s three workforce executive orders.
Management
CFPB’s Student Loan Ombudsman Resigns Over Administration’s ‘Damage’ and ‘Betrayal’
In a blistering resignation letter, Seth Frotman accused acting director Mick Mulvaney of abandoning students in favor of powerful financial institutions.
Management
White House Instructs Agencies to Stop Performing ‘Low Value’ Work
New OMB guidance aims to cut the burden on agencies, in part by rescinding previous presidents’ reporting requirements.
Management
It’s Dismantlers v. Rebuilders on the Government Reform Front
A new study shows momentum among reform advocates pushing for bigger government.
Defense
ISIS Is Ready For a Resurgence
The new recording released by the group’s leader suggested he’s looking to the past to chart a course for the group’s ultimate triumph.
Route Fifty
Revitalizing Health in Rural Appalachia
How a Tennessee county improved community health after the area's lone emergency department closed.
Management