Management
The Trump Administration Gutted the Staff Overseeing $1 Billion in Aid to Iraq. A Watchdog Is Raising Red Flags.
A new report warns that USAID may not be able to effectively oversee $1.16 billion in foreign aid to Iraq — including to Christian groups Vice President Mike Pence’s office favored — after the administration cut much of its on-the-ground staff.
Management
Laboratories of Democracy in Action: Investing in What Works
The mere availability of information is not enough to get policy makers to actually use it.
Management
Senate Democrats Push for Union Protections in Spending Package
Language in a House-passed appropriations bill blocking implementation of union contracts imposed by a federal impasses panel remains subject to negotiation.
Pay & Benefits
Open Season Tips and Secrets
The clock is ticking on making your health plan choices for 2020.
Sponsor Content
Crawl, Walk, Run: Agencies Find the Right Pace for Cloud Innovation
Government agencies are shifting their focus from launching a handful of cloud-native applications to a more holistic approach, in which they make technology decisions based on mission needs and outcomes.
Route Fifty
With Overall State Spending Up, Transportation Sees Notable Gains
At least 18 states raised spending on transportation programs by 10% or more in fiscal 2019, based on estimates in a new report.
Route Fifty
Poll: Americans Distrust Government Collection of Data
Americans are more likely to view the collection of their data by the government as a risk than a benefit.
Nextgov
VA Prepping for Go-Live of Health Records System in March
Veterans Affairs Department officials testified they’re continuing with plans to roll out their new electronic health record system in early 2020.
Sponsor Content
Build vs. Buy? Field Insights on Speed, Deployment, Scalability, and Savings in the Data Center
IT teams in government agencies have a lot of priorities to juggle. The pressure is on to make progress across the board, often under still-limited IT budgets. How best to move forward?
Route Fifty
Missed Your Flight? At Some Airports, Therapy Animals Are There to Help
San Francisco is one of more than 50 airports with an in-house team of certified therapy animals that roam the terminals, offering comfort and distraction to weary travelers.
FEATURED INSIGHTS
Management
State Dept. Promises Financial Assistance and No Discipline for Employees Tied Up in Impeachment
During testimony, State official offers support to employees castigated by Trump and others.
Oversight
Senator Calls on State Dept. to Investigate Appointees’ Use of Personal Devices for Work
Impeachment hearing revelations highlight a larger security problem, Democrat says.
Nextgov
White House Builds Out Science and Tech Office
The Trump administration has been slow to fill positions in its tech policy apparatus.
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Management
What’s Driving Apolitical Diplomats to Get Political
Some former State Department officials are so concerned by Trump’s breach of diplomatic protocol that they have begun to advise 2020 Democrats.
Workforce
Analysis: Trump’s War on Expertise Is Only Intensifying
But his attacks on career government officials could backfire with an ever more educated electorate.
Oversight
Report: Trump Administration Has Made Significant Changes to LGBTQ Content on Federal Websites
Language, resources and content have been changed since January 2017.
Route Fifty
Scooter Company Wants to Boost Helmet Use With ‘Selfie’ Incentive Program
The move comes amid ongoing concerns about rider injuries.
Route Fifty
Artificial Intelligence Could Have Biggest Impact on White-Collar Jobs
New research suggests that white collar jobs are more likely to feel the impacts of artificial intelligence in the workplace than blue-collar positions.
Route Fifty
Some Mayors Are More Likely to Get Threats Than Others
New research shows that mayors who are younger, female, in strong mayor systems, and in larger cities are more likely to face abuse.
Management
Oklahoma Social Security Employees Suffer Bedbugs, Air Quality Problems
Agency officials plan another effort to eradicate the pests this weekend, but a union demands workers be relocated.
Nextgov
Senate Committee Approves $250 Million to Fund the Electric Grid Security
The PROTECT Act would create a federal grant program to help small utility companies improve their digital defenses.
Nextgov
Officials: Working Capital Funds Take Time But Have ‘Real Staying Power’
Agencies are still figuring out the best way to establish and govern IT working capital funds two years after passage of the MGT Act.
Pay & Benefits
Military Pay Raise Included in Shutdown-Averting Measure, But No Word on Civilian Increase
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
OSC Alerts White House and Congress of Whistleblower Disclosures About Hazardous Air Traffic Control Procedures
The independent agency substantiated claims of risky procedures in Florida.
Oversight