Management
Union Files Suit to Block Executive Orders on Official Time, Firing
NTEU argues that the orders contradict provisions of the 1978 Civil Service Reform Act.
Management
Trump and Kim Will Talk After All—But About What?
The on-again, off-again meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un is apparently happening. But there's little evidence that North Korea actually wants to denuclearize.
Management
Pompeo Ends FOIA ‘Surge’ That Sidelined Hundreds of Diplomats
The transfers, which began under then-Secretary Rex Tillerson, were seen as retaliation for involvement in programs unpopular with the Trump administration.
Management
The Fine Print of Trump's Executive Order on Official Time
In addition to requiring union employees to spend at least 75 percent of their work hours on agency business, the executive order attempts to significantly reduce hours spent per employee on official time.
Management
Secret Service Overpaid Political Campaigns by Nearly $4 Million, GAO Finds
Error found in reimbursements to campaigns for seats agents used on charter flights.
Management
Poll: More Americans Want the 'Best People' in Government Than Private Sector
Trump promised to bring the best into federal service, but is helping many find the exits.
Nextgov
Pentagon Answers JEDI Pricing Questions But No RFP Yet
For the first time, the Pentagon’s JEDI cloud procurement has hit a time snag.
Management
Examine the Beliefs That No Longer Serve You
When you find yourself blaming others for your woes, it’s time to ask yourself a few questions.
Pay & Benefits
Most TSP Funds Grew in May
The I Fund was the only portfolio in federal employees’ 401(k)-style retirement savings program to lose ground last month.
Management
The U.S. Defense Industry Wants an Arms-Export Czar
AIA proposes the appointment of a single official or government body to shepherd deals through the Defense, State and Commerce Departments — among other changes.
Nextgov
DHS Wants to Take a Page from the Startup Community
The agency's goal is to get ahead of emerging tech.
Route Fifty
The Mayor of Memphis Wants to See His City Shrink
Mayor Jim Strickland and others are interested in "de-annexing" parts of the city.
Management
The Fine Print of Trump’s Collective Bargaining Executive Order
The edict establishes an interagency labor working group, with no employee group involvement, to develop common collective bargaining agreement language and negotiating strategies.
Nextgov
GAO Rules Against Pentagon's Experimental $950 Million Cloud Deal
The Government Accountability Office recommended the Defense Department terminate a contract awarded to REAN Cloud in February.
Management
ICE Cancels Proposed Contract for Help in Hiring Thousands of Deportation Officers
The agency now expects to reissue the solicitation in fiscal 2019.
Defense
Is the North Korea Summit Back On?
If Trump salvages a summit that looked dead only a week ago, it will be because he has overturned the traditional diplomatic process with North Korea.
Management
GAO Maps Out Agency Spending on Climate Change
OMB disagrees with recommendation for special review of program overlap.
Pay & Benefits
The Pentagon Is Increasingly Using Special Authority to Quickly Hire STEM Candidates
Defense is faulted for failing to track the usefulness of those programs, however.
Management
Why the President’s Management Agenda Is Different From Previous Plans
A former federal executive and veteran of previous reform initiatives believes the current agenda has staying power.
Pay & Benefits