Management
The FBI Probably Couldn't Tell Apple Which Hack It Used, Even If It Wanted To
The FBI would require the vendor’s cooperation.
Defense
CDC: There's No Doubt the Zika Virus Causes Microcephaly
New finding does not change the CDC's existing recommendations to pregnant women.
Defense
U.S. Ships Conduct Patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea
Defense Secretary Carter insists U.S. actions aren't targeted at China.
Management
The Federal Ban on Imported Goods Made From Slave Labor Appears to Have Teeth
Will supply chain problems lead to the seizure of containers full of phones and computers?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump is Unhappy With the GOP Delegate Rules
The mogul's campaign is having some trouble rounding up delegates.
Route Fifty
State and Local Governments Can Adapt These 7 Federal Tech Projects
18F, part of the U.S. General Services Administration, highlights work they’ve done that they’re seeing reused at other levels of government.
Route Fifty
How Accessible Is Your State’s Spending Data?
A new study ranks states based on the online access they provide to the information.
Pay & Benefits
Another Bonus Ban, Feds’ ‘Golden Parachute’ Pensions and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
Congress Has a Worse Track Record on Following Advice to Cut Waste Than Agencies Themselves
Unresolved GAO recommendations lie disproportionately at lawmakers' feet.
Nextgov
Archaic Federal Tech: Agencies Turn to ‘Parts Graveyards’ to Find Obsolete Gear
Many agencies are just old tech running well past its shelf life.
Route Fifty
More Pink Slips for Connecticut State Workers; Oregonians vs. California Transplants
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Michigan’s governor shakes administration up post-Flint; Wyoming’s data trespass laws still under fire; and federal corruption attorney sets sights on New York’s executives
Management
Lawmakers Aim to Crack Down on IRS Bonuses, Tax-Delinquent Employees
Ways and Means clears package of four bills to hold IRS “accountable”
Pay & Benefits
VA Senior Executive Bonus Ban Advances
Opponents argue that provision in major spending bill will further damage department’s recruitment and retention efforts.
Management
Clinton Promises to Create New Immigration Office
White House organization would be aimed at coordinating federal, state and local efforts.
Management
Leveling the Playing Field by Design
Fairness on the job isn’t something that happens naturally. It has to be built.
Defense
Did the FBI Pay Hackers to Break Into That iPhone?
The Washington Posts reports that the Israeli security firm Cellebrite didn't break into the phone.
Nextgov
Moving to the Cloud? Change Your Culture First
The biggest barrier to cloud technologies in government has more to do with people than technology, officials say.
Management