Pay & Benefits
White House Calls for ‘Fundamental Reform’ to Feds’ Pay, Delays New 2018 Localities
President Trump still must issue the final order authorizing a 2018 pay increase before the end of the year.
Nextgov
FTC 'Do Not Call' Numbers Get 375,000 Robocalls Every Month
New tech is making it easier for telemarketers to make calls and hide from law enforcement.
Tech
Pentagon Launches New Push For Tunnel-Warfare Tech
As potential adversaries build out sophisticated underground complexes, the U.S. military will try to keep up by going down.
Insights
Beyond the Foundation: Surveying Federal Employees on Cloud
As federal decision-makers enter 2018, how do they feel about cloud's progress and objectives going forward? GBC investigates.
Oversight
Trump Wins a Round in Legal Challenges to His Hotel Profits
District judge dismisses nonprofit and restaurants’ suit on Emoluments Clause.
Management
IRS Faces a ‘Crushing’ Workload to Implement the GOP’s Massive Tax Cut
After years of budget cuts, the agency must quickly calculate new pay tables, issue guidance for taxpayers, train staff and update its computers.
Management
Millennials, Wake Up! Algorithms Will Be Discriminating Against You In Just a Few Years
Facebook and other tech platforms allow companies to exclude the olds. As in, age 40 and above.
Nextgov
Why Intelligent Automation Is Critical for the Future of Government
Leaders should keep in mind that IA can mean jarring changes for their agencies.
Defense
The Pentagon’s New Artificial Intelligence Is Already Hunting Terrorists
After less than eight months of development, the algorithms are helping intel analysts exploit video over the battlefield.
Management
One Major Factor Driving Government Transformation: Effectiveness
Improving efficiency is not enough; agencies must also deliver better outcomes.
Route Fifty
Is the Tax Fight Over the SALT Deduction a Sign of Waning State and Local Influence on Capitol Hill?
“Do we have the clout we once had?" said the executive director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. "That’s a very difficult question."
Route Fifty
A Tech-Enabled Effort to Fight Census Undercounting in San José
There’s a Jan. 15 deadline for localities to update their residential address lists for the U.S. Census Bureau.
Nextgov
GSA Taking Quotes for IT Modernization Centers of Excellence
It's the next step in the White House's plan to update government tech.
Management
Congress Sends Trump a Measure Delaying the Shutdown Threat Until January
Continuing resolution would provide funding through Jan. 19.
Tech
U.S. Nuclear Test Killed Far More Civilians Than We Knew
Hundreds of thousands of civilians were poisoned by irradiated milk, raising the previously estimated toll by a huge factor.
Management
Stop Procrastinating With a Research-Backed Mental Visualization Exercise
The trick relies on the philosophic concept of "future self-continuity."
Pay & Benefits
Developing a TSP Withdrawal Plan
Tips on crafting a strategy for tapping into your TSP funds in retirement.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Names Two Federal Pay Raise Advisers
After nearly a year of inaction, White House begins reconstitution of the Federal Salary Council.
Oversight