Nextgov
Attention CIOs, Stay on Top of FITARA Even During Presidential Transition
OMB plans to issue new IT budget planning guidance that would “focus on empowering agency CIOs.”
Route Fifty
State IT Accessibility Is Improving, But Here’s How It Can Get Even Better
Procurement reforms, innovation teams and testing policies are a few recommendations from experts at NASCIO’s midyear conference in Baltimore.
Route Fifty
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley Has a New Smart Cities Gig
O’Malley will oversee an advisory committee for the MetroLab Network.
Oversight
USPS Has Not Saved as Much as It Expected From Cutting Post Office Hours
The Postal Service has used faulty data and isn’t factoring in its revenue losses, auditor says.
Management
Group Sues SBA, Says Government ‘Defrauded Small Businesses’
American Small Business League argues that the Small Business Administration follows "illegal policies" when calculating contract awards.
Pay & Benefits
What If...?
Readers weigh in on the potential of needing long-term care, and the insurance to cover it.
Management
Want to Be A White House Leadership Development Fellow?
Agencies need to nominate their top career leaders for the program by June 6.
Nextgov
Labor Department Launches New Jobs Site for Vets
Veterans.gov -- separate from Vets.gov -- puts agencies’ employment resources in one place.
Defense
Army Captain Sues Obama Administration Over the War Against ISIS
Nathan Smith argues the president has violated the War Powers Resolution.
Management
After ISIS, Americans Fear Cyberattacks Most
Nearly three in four people consider them a major threat to the U.S.
Management
Inspectors General Win a Round in Fight Over Access
Justice Department re-issues legal interpretation, promises new directive.
Route Fifty
Vermont’s $20,000 Price for Releasing Emails; Hockey Team’s Move Burns County Taxpayers
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Two tough options for NYC subway closure; Seattle’s female council members face misogynistic attacks on arena vote; and Idaho’s public land sales.
Nextgov
White House Envisions an Artificially Intelligent Government
A working group plans to convene next week to discuss AI pilots.
Route Fifty
You Can Help the National Park Service Study Coyote Poop in L.A.
Scientists want to know what the animals are eating while surrounded by lots of concrete, cars, and people.
Nextgov
Twitter Tips from the Education Dept: Don't Try to be 'the Cool Mom'
FAFSA’s team is known for its social engagement and its ability to leverage prominent hashtags, like yesterday’s #Maythe4thbewithyou.
Management
The Key to Happiness at Work Is Not Money -- It's Autonomy
Workers who get to call their own shots are more satisfied with their jobs, more engaged and less likely to leave.
Management
Key Senator Asks GAO to Look Into Office of Special Counsel
Johnson seeks clarity on metrics for success, procedures for handling internal complaints.
Oversight
How Trump Rose to the Top of the GOP Race
The billionaire consistently beat out his Republican opponents in the U.S. presidential race among the voters who matter.
Tech
The Eric Schmidt-Backed Startup Working to Put Hillary Clinton in the White House
The Groundwork, according to Democratic campaign operatives and technologists, is part of efforts by Schmidt to elect Clinton.
Oversight