Pay & Benefits

The Very Best Senior Executives Can Get Bigger Bonuses Next Year

OMB and OPM remind agencies that the aggregrate spending cap on SES performance awards will increase 2.7 percent beginning in October.

Management

Donald Trump's Intolerance for Intolerance

The latest iteration of his immigration ban would allow only those who “embrace a tolerant American society” to enter the country.

Oversight

A Homecoming for Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden

The former colleagues visited Scranton, where both their families have roots, to appeal to its working-class voters.

Defense

Guantanamo's Shrinking Population

The Obama administration announced Monday the transfer of 15 prisoners to the United Arab Emirates.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump and 'Sarcasm'

The GOP candidate doesn't seem to understand what the word means.

Management

7 Values Transforming Today's Workplace

Most executives just don't get why they should knock down the doors to explain their screw-ups.

Route Fifty

Why Local Governments Are Taking City Hall Selfies

They joined in the fun with everything from municipal mascots to drone aircraft.

Nextgov

Commerce, Energy and Justice Departments Get Generally Positive Cyber Assessments

Agencies' inspectors general are submitting reports as part of the 2015 Cybersecurity Act.

Nextgov

GAO Guide Helps Agencies Tell When Emerging Tech is Primetime Ready

The Government Accountability Office's new report walks agencies through "technology readiness assessments."

Management

Agencies Don't Know Exactly How Many ‘Special Government Employees’ They Employ

Sen. Grassley sought report after eyeing Clinton aide Abedin’s status at the State Department.

Route Fifty

A Big Burden for Oklahoma’s Poorly Paid Teachers; Wildfire Burns Through California Community

Dallas struggles with its recycling goal; closing arguments in Pa. attorney general’s trial; and Lake Michigan life rings.

Defense

America Cannot Stop Every Terror Attack

The U.S. government has spent a lot of money on national security since 9/11. It could use those funds in better ways to improve and save lives.

Management

Americans Really Want More Infrastructure Spending

A big majority of voters support it, according to a new survey. So why aren’t they getting it?

Oversight

Senator Goes After Wolf Trap Unions, Fort Belvoir Food and Estonian TV

Rand Paul’s government “waste” report comes in weekly installments.

Nextgov

How Grades Motivate Better Cyber Practices at DOD

It turns out no one like bad grades, according to one Defense Department official.

Management

The Habit That Gets In the Way of Success – And How Olympians Avoid It

The world's best athletes are almost guaranteed to lose—and yet, they stay 100% motivated.

Oversight

The Pentagon Needs You To Help Them Take Down Small Drones

As tiny drones proliferate and make their way onto the battlefield, the Pentagon calls for solutions.