Management
Small Businesses Win More Than 25% of Federal Contracts
Agencies exceeded contracting goals for the third consecutive year.
Management
Uncollected Taxes Now Total $458 Billion, IRS Estimates
New “tax gap” figure is based on 2008-2010 tax data, and reflects improved methods.
Oversight
The Supreme Court Expands FBI Hacking Powers
The justices signed off Thursday on a new procedural rule for warrants targeting computers.
Management
Veterans Affairs IG Failed to Fully Investigate Allegations of Data Manipulation
Office of Special Counsel says VA watchdog didn’t thoroughly explore complaints of wrongdoing related to patient scheduling.
Nextgov
What’s Your ‘Insider Threat Score?’ It Could Determine If You Keep Your Clearance
The idea is to regularly vet individuals with access to classified information on their likelihood to go rogue, officials say.
Oversight
The American Bison is Officially Declared a National Icon
Congress approved a bill to make the American bison the national mammal just a century after the animal almost went extinct.
Management
The Perks—and Limits—of Having a Superstar Mentor
Knowing the right people certainly has benefits, but how long do they last?
Defense
North Korea Sentences an American to 10 Years in Prison
Kim Dong-chul of Fairfax, Virginia, was arrested last October.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More on the Cruz/Fiorina Ticket
They may not be leading the polls, but they're all over late-night TV.
Route Fifty
Dennis ‘Hastert’ Mix-Up Frustrates Officials in Neighboring Chicago Suburbs
Angry residents are demanding that “Hassert” Boulevard be renamed and one mayor has taken a big step to clear up the confusion.
Management
The First Drone to Complete a Delivery In the U.S. Is Coming To The Smithsonian
Commemorating the "Kitty Hawk moment" of the drone industry.
Route Fifty
Aerial Survey Finds Underwater Grass Booming in Chesapeake Bay
The vegetation is an important measure of health in the nation’s largest estuary. Abundance is a good sign.
Management
Senators Unveil Massive Bill That Would Change How VA Manages Its Workforce
But it’s not clear whether the measure actually will make hiring and firing easier for the department.
Nextgov
Pentagon Wants Its Own Secure Messaging System
DARPA is looking for small businesses to supply that technology.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Seeks to Boost Federal Employees' Use of Student Loan Repayment Benefit
Usage has ticked up in recent years, but White House wants agencies to improve communication to employees.
Management
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to the Future
Government isn’t equipped to accomplish the missions it’s charged with today, much less those of a rapidly evolving future.
Nextgov
How the Intelligence Community’s IT Strategy Helped Link Assad to 2013 Chemical Weapons Attack
The intelligence community's IT plan been shoring up the same kinds of intelligence gaps that preceded the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Defense
Senator Extends Flap Over Ash Carter Personal Email Use
Grassley not satisfied with Pentagon briefing and new internal records guidance.
Pay & Benefits
Limits on Feds' Bonuses and Leave Included in Senate’s New Government Reform Package
Governmental affairs committee seeks to advance 15 bills through one vehicle.
Management