Oversight
Government’s Ethics Office Praises Trump for Commitments He Hasn’t Made
OGE released a series of tweets applauding Trump over business comments.
Nextgov
GSA's New Tech Leader Says Group is Ready for Its Pixar Moment
Former Pixar executive Rob Cook discusses what lured him to government work.
Nextgov
Trump Appoints Legislative Cyber Leaders to Transition Team
Reps. Devin Nunes, Marsha Blackburn and Tom Marino have sponsored cyber and tech legislation.
Route Fifty
Minn. Auditor Launches Inquiry into Stadium Luxury Suites; N.Y.C. Leaders vs. Trump
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Kansas governor sidesteps legislature; Chicago mayor’s pension plan; and inaction on sex crime investigations in Casper, Wyo.?
Management
CFOs Fear New Administration Could Jeopardize Efficiency Initiatives
Survey comes as Trump gives few clues to fate of shared services, risk management.
Defense
Our Casual Use of Military Jargon is Normalizing the Militarization of Society
“ASAP,” “on standby,” and “good to go” are all common army idioms.
Management
Defense Bill Stripped of Language Overturning Contractor Executive Orders
Contractor “religious freedom” and “fair pay” issues punted to incoming Trump team.
Management
For $1 Million, Donors to Trump’s Inauguration Will Get an 'Intimate' Dinner With Mike Pence
That'll earn you four tickets to a "leadership luncheon" with select congressional leaders and cabinet appointees, and a dinner with a "special appearance" by Trump.
Management
Four Questions About the Incoming Secretary of Transportation
Former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao’s connections to Congress will likely prove useful.
Management
Trump Says He's Removing Himself From 'Business Operations,' but Doesn't Provide Details
Trump said he will hold a press conference on December 15 to discuss his exit from his business enterprise.
Pay & Benefits
Hill Negotiators Ignore Obama and Give Troops Biggest Pay Raise in 6 Years
Conference committee settles on a 2.1 percent military boost, rejecting the White House's request for a 1.6 percent raise.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Inside Trump's Mind… And Twitter
The president-elect shares his thoughts on the social media network. Are these thoughts a look into his brain?
Management
Welcome to the End of Business as Usual in Government
Agencies can wait for the Trump administration to roll out reforms, or they can initiate changes that will improve performance.
Route Fifty
High-Tech Innovation Is Happening in More Places Than You Think
And federal funding should match the the economy’s diaspora, according to a newly released ITIF report.
Management
How to Make Something Productive Out of Your Anxiety
When you’ve got so much to do that it’s hard just to keep track of what’s on the list, it’s easy to freak out.
Management
Trump’s VA Team Could Bring Big Changes to Vets’ Health Care, Employee Rights
President-elect has met with and appointed crusaders for more private care.
Pay & Benefits
Check Out Your 2017 Locality Pay Rate
California cities and the Washington, D.C., area see biggest boosts for next year.
Tech
NASA Is Engineering Calorie-Dense Food Bars to Feed Astronauts Bound for Mars
These aren’t your kitchen cabinet granola bars.
Defense
Why Donald Trump Needs David Petraeus
The president-elect doesn’t understand that war is politics, because he lacks experience in both war and politics.
Tech