http://www.govexec.com/GovExec.com is government's business news daily and the premier Web site for federal managers and executives.en-usThu, 24 May 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/05/beware-summer-fridays/55899/Slipping out early makes employees easy targets; concerns over TSP measures eased.Amanda PalleschiThu, 24 May 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/05/beware-summer-fridays/55899/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/more-details-emerge-gsa-executive-bonuses/55900/Five involved in conference spending scandal received performance awards.Charles S. ClarkWed, 23 May 2012 17:33:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/more-details-emerge-gsa-executive-bonuses/55900/OversightSeveral GSA officials were asked to testify before Congress about the recent scandal.J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/05/100-million-year-dead-retirees/55897/That's what OPM investigations show. The agency is working to get the money back.Tom ShoopWed, 23 May 2012 16:19:52 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/05/100-million-year-dead-retirees/55897/News - Fedblogeasyshutter / Shutterstock.com http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/senators-skeptical-secret-services-post-scandal-policies-will-make-difference/55895/Reforms might not go deep enough to improve the agency’s culture, oversight panel members say. Amanda PalleschiWed, 23 May 2012 16:10:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/senators-skeptical-secret-services-post-scandal-policies-will-make-difference/55895/OversightSecret Service Director Mark Sullivan outlines plans to prevent future incidents. Charles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/05/darpa-settles-new-ultra-secure-headquarters/55887/Arlington building also wins distinction for green attributes.Charles S. ClarkWed, 23 May 2012 12:10:35 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/05/darpa-settles-new-ultra-secure-headquarters/55887/TechnologyOne of DARPA's creations, the M3 "Cheetah" RobotDARPAhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/report-four-secret-service-agents-contesting-dismissals/55877/Agents say they did not break any rules on the Colombia trip. Alexandra JaffeWed, 23 May 2012 09:08:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/report-four-secret-service-agents-contesting-dismissals/55877/OversightMatt Slocum/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/05/washington-bubble/55875/Writer argues "new affluence" in the nation's capital sets it apart from the rest of the country.Charles S. ClarkTue, 22 May 2012 16:57:56 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/05/washington-bubble/55875/News - FedblogWashington's Georgetown neighborhood.Thinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/05/survey-finds-agencies-are-not-taking-full-advantage-data-analysis/55874/Sixty-seven percent are using new techniques, but few are completely integrating them into operations. Andrew LapinTue, 22 May 2012 16:45:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/05/survey-finds-agencies-are-not-taking-full-advantage-data-analysis/55874/TechnologyThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/health-care-laws-innovations-taking-hold-panelists-say/55872/Supreme Court’s pending decision isn’t slowing industry transformation, HHS official reports.Charles S. ClarkTue, 22 May 2012 16:21:41 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/health-care-laws-innovations-taking-hold-panelists-say/55872/ManagementSen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.Larry French/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/lawmaker-presses-part-time-retirement-plan/55871/Rep. Stephen Lynch’s proposal -- including TSP rollover -- still is alive despite dropping out of defense bill.Amanda PalleschiTue, 22 May 2012 15:46:55 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/lawmaker-presses-part-time-retirement-plan/55871/Pay & BenefitsRep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass.Charles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/executive-coach/2012/05/s-my-story-and-im-sticking-it/55866/So, let me say at the outset that I’m reasonably confident that this is the world’s first leadership development blog post that includes a story about roasted cauliflower. Scott EblinTue, 22 May 2012 13:36:01 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/executive-coach/2012/05/s-my-story-and-im-sticking-it/55866/Management - Executive CoachThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/agencies-told-assume-worst-budget-requests/55865/Fiscal 2014 guidance directs them to prepare for 5 percent cuts.Charles S. ClarkTue, 22 May 2012 12:53:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/agencies-told-assume-worst-budget-requests/55865/ManagementJ. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/05/analysis-taking-bots-battle/55858/As unmanned systems advance, do humans have to remain in the loop?John GradyTue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/05/analysis-taking-bots-battle/55858/TechnologyA TigerShark unmanned aerial vehicle descends to land at an undisclosed location following a mission. U.S. Navyhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/allowing-partial-retirements-could-save-427-million/55847/Phased annuities would decrease employer contributions, budget office says.Amanda PalleschiMon, 21 May 2012 18:10:30 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/allowing-partial-retirements-could-save-427-million/55847/Pay & BenefitsThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/house-defense-bills-contracting-provision-irks-white-house/55845/Plan to raise small business’ share of agency contracts cited in veto threat.Charles S. ClarkMon, 21 May 2012 17:20:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/house-defense-bills-contracting-provision-irks-white-house/55845/ContractingHouse Small Business Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., called bundling the biggest obstacle contractors face in successfully competing for federal work.Kelley McCall/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/tsp-roth-implementation-work-progress/55844/It will be a while before there’s comprehensive information on how well the offering is working, officials say. Amanda PalleschiMon, 21 May 2012 16:51:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/tsp-roth-implementation-work-progress/55844/Pay & BenefitsThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/05/one-little-letter-world-difference/55841/Program for public policy school graduates omits one crucial character. Tom ShoopMon, 21 May 2012 14:15:24 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/05/one-little-letter-world-difference/55841/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/agencies-asked-beef-evidenced-based-budgeting/55837/OMB memo encourages waivers from Congress for cross-agency partnerships.Charles S. ClarkMon, 21 May 2012 12:41:10 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/agencies-asked-beef-evidenced-based-budgeting/55837/ManagementCharles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/iraq-purchase-us-drones/55836/Iraq will now have continuous watch over its oil platforms in the Persian Gulf.Matt VasilogambrosMon, 21 May 2012 12:35:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/iraq-purchase-us-drones/55836/DefenseAir Forcehttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/industry-groups-look-start-dialogue-tsa/55835/Kickoff meeting with Administrator John Pistole will take place June 5.Andrew LapinMon, 21 May 2012 12:34:37 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/industry-groups-look-start-dialogue-tsa/55835/ContractingJ. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/05/does-telework-work/55814/Measuring program results is a challenge.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/05/does-telework-work/55814/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/agriculture-interior-hiring-20000-youths-work-outdoors/55821/White House to provide summer jobs for young Americans ages 15-25. Andrew LapinFri, 18 May 2012 17:01:43 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/agriculture-interior-hiring-20000-youths-work-outdoors/55821/ManagementTwo park rangers look out at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.Karin Stanton/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/senators-join-forces-contain-tricare-hikes/55820/Bipartisan bill would cap increases to certain health insurance fees in the program.Kellie LunneyFri, 18 May 2012 16:33:59 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/senators-join-forces-contain-tricare-hikes/55820/DefenseThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/house-approves-military-pay-raise/55810/Chamber’s 2013 Defense authorization bill also rejects administration’s TRICARE premium hikes for retirees.Kellie LunneyFri, 18 May 2012 12:58:59 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/house-approves-military-pay-raise/55810/Pay & BenefitsToby Talbot/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/postal-service-revises-schedule-facility-consolidations/55802/USPS will begin phase-in approach with 48 closures this summer.Amanda PalleschiThu, 17 May 2012 17:36:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/postal-service-revises-schedule-facility-consolidations/55802/Pay & BenefitsMel Evans/AP