Management
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Files Brief Supporting Unions' Legal Challenge Against Workforce EOs
Filing includes two former legislators who voted for the 1978 Civil Service Reform Act.
Nextgov
18F Names Acting Executive Director
The government’s innovation arm shuffles leadership roles as executive director exits.
Defense
CIA Whistleblower Who Sought Private Right to Action Is Terminated
Agent known as James Pars seeks to expose intel community's "bullying."
Nextgov
For the Pentagon Management Chief, Reform Begins with Good Data
Pentagon Chief Management Officer Jay Gibson offers a view of the path to reform in an exclusive interview with Nextgov.
Insights
What the MGT Act Means for Your Agency's IT
The Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Act was signed into law on December 12, 2017, and agency officials are considering other options outside of migrating their systems to the cloud.
Pay & Benefits
Most TSP Funds Flat in June
The Thrift Savings Plans’ portfolios saw little movement last month.
Management
Six Reasons Your Workplace’s Sexual-Harassment Training Will Fail
Scare tactics and cheesy videos don’t work.
Route Fifty
A Moneyball Approach to Clean Water in California
Up to 1 million Californians lack access to clean, safe drinking water at some point during the year. Data scientists believe they are part of the solution.
Management
Social Impact Bonds, Explained
These partnerships between investors, governments and nonprofits are a new way to pay for programs and services that help people in need and address intractable problems like mass incarceration.
Management
Lawmakers Cast Doubt on Claims of Smooth Interagency Handling of Family Separations at the Border
Trump administration has not offered details into how agencies will meet new court-mandated timeline for reunification.
Management
Survey: One in Three Feds Say They or a Colleague Have Received Threats in 2018
Thirty-seven percent of respondents think threats or harassment is more likely now than six months ago.
Management
Senators Look to Give Trump Authority to Reform and Reorganize Government
Even if reorganization authority is provided, Congress would still have final say on changes.
Nextgov
IRS Wants Artificial Intelligence To Guard Taxpayer Data
The tax agency wants to know if the AI and machine learning are mature enough to secure its systems from cyberattacks.
Oversight
Former ICE General Counsel Heads to Prison for Identity Theft
Justice Department announces Raphael Sanchez pleaded guilty to defrauding aliens.
Management
Nickels Cost Seven Cents To Make. Scientists May Have A Solution
Since 2006, the metals used to make nickels have exceeded the value of the coin itself.
Defense
The U.S.’s New South Korea Ambassador Wants Kim Jong Un 'To Come To His Senses And Not His Knees'
Retired Navy admiral Harry Harris was confirmed for the position late Thursday.
Management
How To Do The Maximum Amount Of Good With The Skills You Already Have
You're probably already in a place where you can make a difference.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Is Back In Rallying Mode
The president visited North Dakota and Wisconsin to get the crowds hyped up.
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