Route Fifty
Election Security Threats Loom As Midterms Near, State Officials Say
But some note progress. “I think we’re in a much better position than two years ago,” says Minn. Secretary of State Steve Simon.
Management
Trump Wants All Government Agencies to Help House Detained Immigrant Families
The president made the appeal in his executive order to end the separation of families at the border.
Route Fifty
U.S. Cities Ready to Compete for a World Cup Windfall
With estimates nearing a half billion in net economic benefit for cities that play host to the games, the 2026 World Cup makes Amazon HQ2 seem very 2018.
Nextgov
SEC 'Forces Innovation' With New Data Science Program and a Massive IT Contract
The SEC is doing IT differently than it used to in the name of innovation.
Management
Senate Rejects Bill to Rescind $15 Billion From Federal Agencies
White House pledges to continue to fight for spending cuts.
Management
Senate GOP Report Blasts Officials for Improper Medicaid Payments
The $37 billion that annually goes to fraudsters represents 26 percent of governmentwide improper payments.
Route Fifty
Data, Police and Mental Health: How a Pennsylvania County Helps People in Distress
Mental health co-responder programs are increasingly common in law-enforcement agencies across the country, due largely to declines in the resources available to mental health providers that have forced police officers and sheriff’s deputies to take on additional responsibilities when answering calls.
Pay & Benefits
A Possible Pay Raise, A Panel Pushes Benefits Cuts, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
Employee Advocates Implore Federal Watchdog to Protect Labor-Management Officials
Trump's workforce executive orders could lead to retaliation against those who engage in good faith talks, groups say.
Nextgov
Can a Small Business Take Over DISA’s Multimillion Perimeter Security Contract?
The defense agency issued two RFIs asking small and disadvantaged businesses whether they can support the Gateway Security program.
Management
How a Contractor’s Bid Protest Was a Surprise Boost for Procurement Innovation
Acquisition reform advocates should be delighted, not despondent over GAO’s recent rejection of the Pentagon’s unusual cloud deal.
Management
Marines to Buy New Amphibious Combat Vehicle from BAE Systems
The armored personnel carrier will replace the four-decade-old Amphibious Assault Vehicle.
Insights
Maximizing Mission Integrity: A Survey of Program Officers at Federal Health Agencies
GBC surveyed federal program managers at leading federal health agencies to identify challenges to program integrity in the mission space.
Management
Defense Contractors Are Helping Care for Detained Migrant Children
General Dynamics is helping to ensure the needs of unaccompanied children are met, but has no role in the family separation policy or construction of detention facilities.
Management
How To Meditate At Work When There’s No Quiet Place
You actually don’t need to be in a quiet space in order to meditate.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Did The Flag Consent to That Hug?
President Donald Trump showed some affection toward Old Glory again.
Oversight
Lawmakers Call for an Investigation Into Discipline at VA
Senators say VA is out of compliance with a 2017 law and enforcing it unfairly.
Nextgov
Officials: Here’s How Not to Screw Up a $50 Billion Networking Contract
The Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract is a great opportunity for agencies to modernize, but they need to focus on people and planning to do it right.
Management
Federal Judge Consolidates Lawsuits on Workforce Executive Orders, Schedules Hearing
Federal employee unions will rescind motions for preliminary injunctions against the orders’ implementation in exchange for requests for summary judgment.
Management