Oversight
GSA Chief Could Be in the Hot Seat if a Defeated Trump Won’t Concede
Transition law gives agency chief sole authority to ascertain election winner.
Pay & Benefits
8 Myths About Federal Retirement
Just because a lot of people think something is true doesn’t mean it is.
Management
Lockheed’s Pitch: Buy Our Training Jet, Save Taxpayers $1 Billion
Company officials say they can build the jets faster, and that should give them a leg up in the T-X bid evaluation.
Nextgov
IG: Cyber Weaknesses Persist in Energy Dept.'s Unclassified Systems
The audit found the department's systems are operating at higher than necessary risk.
Management
The Transportation Department Wants Airlines to Treat Passengers More Like Human Beings
Soon you'll know how many bags they lose.
Pay & Benefits
Committee Seeks Investigation Into OPM’s Slower Retirement Claims Processing
Lawmakers look to ensure efficient and timely process for federal retirees.
Nextgov
GSA Organizing New Artificial Intelligence Group
The community of practice will focus on how artificial intelligence can improve citizen services.
Tech
Timing Glitch in DATA Act Makes It Impossible for IGs to Meet Reporting Deadline
Agencies won't have spending reports ready until 2017, so watchdogs get extension on reviewing those reports.
Management
Misuse of Office Resources Could Cost You Your Clearance
Fleecing the taxpayer is a booming business—and it will get you in trouble.
Route Fifty
N.J. Transit Faces More Scrutiny; Landmark Designation Sought for Boston Icon
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Possible state worker strike looms in California; feds charge county executive in New York with corruption; and an ethical quandary for Chicago officials involving the Cubs.
Oversight
What Hillary Clinton Could Learn From Her Husband's 1997 Budget Deal
Bill Clinton's tactics could help her advance her agenda if she wins the White House.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Debate Was All About Puppets and Cliffhangers
The election increasingly resembles a TV show.
Management
Clinton and Trump Had A Lot to Say About Government Management in Final Debate
Presidential contenders discuss federal law enforcement, government spending and other issues.
Management
Trump Is Crowdsourcing How to Make His Cabinet Great
Republican nominee seeks public input on department leaders.
Management
Lawmakers Concerned 'New' VA Leadership Transferred From Within Department
Other groups argue promoting successful employees is good management.
Management
Open-Government Groups Seek Tighter Transition Ethics Policies
Obama’s 2008 code that included lobbyist ban cited as model.
Route Fifty
U.S. DOT Launches New Automated Transportation Technology Advisory Committee
The group will be tasked with informing federal policy making.
Route Fifty
New Voter ID Rules, Other Election Changes May Flummox Voters
Voters will head to the polls in November after a wave of laws and litigation in several states made it tougher to vote than it was four years ago.
Management
TSA Whistleblower Goes to Bat Against Top Boss for Alleged Retaliation
Robert MacLean says Neffenger broke law in assigning him to empty office.
Pay & Benefits