Management
To Keep Winning Federal Contracts, Small Businesses Say They Have to Spend More
Cost of doing business with government rose 15 percent in three years, survey shows.
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White House Leaves Trump a Tech To-Do List
The Office of Science and Technology's exit memo features many recommendations to keep the country's tech edge.
Management
Government Needs Tech-Savvy Leaders to Succeed, Says Outgoing OMB Chief
In the 21st century, every agency’s mission rests heavily on officials with a “high tech IQ,” Shaun Donovan said in his White House exit memo.
Oversight
Senate Panels Pressed to Open Up Nominees' Files Before Confirmation Hearings
Transparency groups seek financial and ethics documents, citing “distrust in government.”
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Federal Auditors Recommend Colorado Repay $9.7 Million; Ohio’s New Anti-Blight Rule
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: L.A. County family homelessness soars; a squabble over number of airport noise complaints; and concerns over weakening Texas open-records rules.
Defense
Coming Soon to the U.S. Army: Turbans, Beards, Hijabs, and Dreadlocks
In the final days of the Obama administration, the military has issued new guidelines for religious accommodations and dress.
Tech
Questions for the Senate Hearing on Russian Hacking
Did Moscow influence the U.S. election? Who else has been hacked? Could the CIA be wrong?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's (Lack Of) Trust in the U.S. Intelligence Apparatus
The president-elect receives intel from a "number of different intelligence pieces of information from a number of different sources," his campaign says.
Route Fifty
A Public-Private Effort to Build New Tech Careers in Kentucky’s Coal Country
TechHire Eastern Kentucky is different than a community college training course or coding bootcamp. And it’s been a life-changing opportunity for some who have few other options.
Oversight
House Approves Disputed Bill to Curb 'Midnight Rules'
Republican plan would allow Congress to cancel months-old Obama regulations.
Route Fifty
Distressing Stat on Colorado’s Overdose Deaths Underscores Urban-Rural Disparities
In 2015, more people died from opioid overdoses than homicides and the problem is made worse by a lack of access to treatment options.
Management
Under New Affirmative Action Rule, Agencies Must Hire More Disabled Workers
Agencies also must provide personal assistance services to employees who need them.
Management
Bonneville Power Administration Faulted for Lax Oversight of Contractors
Energy watchdog cites risk of private workers doing inherently governmental tasks.
Pay & Benefits
New Rules for Juggling Telework and Childcare, Mileage Rate Cuts, FEHB Access and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
The Case Against Federal Chief Innovation Officers
An executive with another title could make more impact, analysts say.
Pay & Benefits
Republicans Expected to Reduce Feds’ Pensions, Outsource More Work
A look at what federal employees should expect from the 115th Congress.
Management
Obama: The Ocean President
Inspired by his childhood in Hawaii, he has protected more waters than any of his predecessors—even George W. Bush, who was no slouch.
Pay & Benefits
Most Calif. National Guard Soldiers Won't Have to Repay Improper Bonuses
Pentagon official expects “vast majority” of 17,500 cases involving improper reenlistment bonuses will be dismissed before review’s July 1 deadline.
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