Management
OMB to Agencies: Craft Transition Materials, Not New Budget
Budget director tells agencies not to worry about FY18 funding until new president has a say.
Management
When a Shortcut Means Shortchanging Yourself
Not everything in life can be served up like a McDonald's Happy Meal.
Oversight
How Congress Keeps Getting Paid to Do Nothing
Members of the House are trying to pass a bill that would suspend legislators' salaries if they can't pass a budget. They haven't had much success.
Route Fifty
Internal Memo Panned Wisconsin’s Civil Service Law; Colo. Supreme Court Bars Local Fracking Bans
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: New York Mayor’s ‘secret pizza party’; Puerto Rico defaults on $370 million in debts; and Seattle May Day protesters get violent.
Management
5 Things the Next President Must Do Now to Avoid Being a Failed One-Termer
A memo to the remaining candidates.
Management
Pentagon Wants to Raise Purchase Card Maximum to $10,000
House lawmakers leave proposed language out of first draft of Defense authorization bill, but sources say it could come up again.
News
Obama to ‘Selfless’ Feds: I Appreciate You, Even if No One Else Does
In honoring public servants, president says their jobs are "not just about a paycheck."
Pay & Benefits
Panel Repeals Cuts to Pentagon Travel Per Diems
Major Defense legislation advances that would scrap a 2014 department policy that slashed long-term travel reimbursement rates.
Management
Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Political Appointee?
Public service can be a noble calling and a golden opportunity, but there are some downsides.
Nextgov
Feds Have Found ‘Unbelievable’ Amounts of Child Porn on National Security Computers. Is This the Solution?
Currently, managers only look for aberrant computer behavior on internal, agency-owned IT systems.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Grow for Second Month in a Row
All of the offerings in the federal retirement plan gained ground in April.
Route Fifty
Examining the Risks and Realities Facing Cybersecurity Decision-Makers
ROUTE FIFTY SPECIAL REPORT: We take a look at issues like state budgeting for cyber defense, intergovernmental coordination, analytics and training for effective cyber response.
Management
The United States Is Running Out of Undecided Voters
Ted Cruz and John Kasich need big wins in the remaining primaries for a shot at the nomination—too bad most people have already made up their minds.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton: This Is My Plan to Combat Zika
More resources, public awareness campaigns and rapid diagnostic tests are key, Democratic presidential candidate says.
Defense
US Blames Tech for Hospital Strike. But There’s More To The Story
The redacted investigation report reveals that the AC-130U crew got disoriented, ignored rules of engagement, and didn’t listen to a warning.
Management
Obama Skewered Trump and Clinton at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
"The free press is central to our democracy and, nah, I’m just kidding! You know I’m going to talk about Trump."
Route Fifty
Minnesota Governor’s Big Cybersecurity Spending Plan Gets Iffy Support in Legislature
Debate about funding levels reflects national discussion about whether states are investing enough to keep computer systems and data safe from hackers and other threats.
Nextgov
Hackers Spy on US Steel from China, Steal from Facebook Server, and Fiddle with Global Financial System
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management