Management
As Trump Criticizes Response to London Attacks, Key U.S. Security Jobs Remain Vacant
From the head of the FBI to dozens of jobs in the Defense Department, Trump has not filled crucial positions.
Management
Trump Proposes Air Traffic Control Privatization
Functions would move from FAA to private nonprofit funded by user fees.
Management
How to Create a New Federal Pay System Fair to Both Taxpayers and Employees
The Trump administration appears to be serious about reform, but it won’t be easy.
Oversight
The End of America’s Global Leadership?
American presidents have spent a great deal of time proclaiming U.S. leadership of the global system. The decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement undermines much of what they have said.
Management
Telling Secrets is a Power Move
It can be a display of dominance and status—when it works.
Nextgov
Veterans Affairs to Adopt Same Commercial Health Records Platform as DOD
Secretary David Shulkin said there was a public interest exception in skipping a full and open competition.
Management
Private Defense Companies Are Here to Stay – What Does That Mean For National Security?
For-profit corporations are deeply embedded in US national security infrastructure – and they're not going anywhere."
Management
Most Feds Say Agencies Aren’t Interested in Their Ideas
More than 70 percent surveyed said their agencies rarely or never seek their input on improvements.
Management
Kushner’s Curious Plan for a Back Channel
Secret contacts are as old as the Republic, but his suggested use of Russian communications links mystifies diplomats and intelligence analysts.
Nextgov
FCC CIO to Leave for First-of-its-Kind Role in Government
David Bray has been the agency's chief information officer since August 2013.
Management
Summer Makes You More Productive
"Feeling happy and hopeful makes work come a little easier.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Despite Withdrawing the U.S. From the Paris Agreement, Coal Jobs Are Like 'Baywatch'
It doesn't matter how hard you try, you're not bringing these things back.
Route Fifty
Why Federal Programs Have Struggled With the Suburbanization of Poverty
As poorer populations have shifted to the suburbs, anti-poverty programs have had difficulties adapting to broader regional challenges.
Route Fifty
Cuomo to Take Preemptive Action Protecting N.Y. Health Insurance Coverage From ACA Repeal
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Affordable housing difficulties grow in Columbus; California's struggling recycling sector; and why Miami drivers don’t use turn signals.
Pay & Benefits
Proposed Retirement Benefit Cuts Could Hurt TSP Contribution Levels
Employees would have less disposable income left for voluntary investments in their retirement, TSP official notes.
Management
Why Mueller Is Taking Over the Michael Flynn Grand Jury
The special counsel is consolidating his control of existing investigations—and may gain leverage over the former national-security adviser in the process.
Management
7 Tips from a Veteran IG
Glenn Fine, a stalwart in the community, appears to have heard his critics.
Nextgov
Tech Leaders ‘Disappointed’ in Trump’s Paris Accord Decision
Executives from Salesforce, Microsoft, Google and others took to Twitter to outline plans to commit more than ever to stopping climate change.
News
Honoring Great Ideas in State and Local Government
Nominations are open for this year’s Route Fifty Navigator Awards.
Management