Nextgov
New White House Open Source Policy Makes it Easier for Agencies to Reuse Custom Software
The new Federal Source Code Policy will also include a pilot program to release some federally funded custom code to the public.
Pay & Benefits
Momentum for a 5.3 Percent Raise, the Stubborn Retirement Backlog and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
IT Fund Gets a Thumbs Up from CIOs. But is $3 Billion Enough?
The federal government is planning to spend nearly $90 billion a year on IT next year.
Oversight
Congressional Watchdogs Ask Their Hill Masters for Budget Hikes
GAO and CBO say they face critical shortfalls in hiring and technology investments.
Management
Obama is Skipping Nancy Reagan’s Funeral to Attend SXSW
Obama is the keynote speaker at the conference and will be interviewed on stage by the Texas Tribune's editor-in-chief.
Oversight
Lawmakers From Both Parties Renew Pushback on Postal Closures
Calls come after USPS announced it lost money on consolidation plan last year.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Urge Pentagon to Postpone Cuts to Autism Coverage for Military Kids
Proposed reductions in reimbursement rates for a popular therapy offered under TRICARE would take effect on March 30.
Management
Brace Yourself for the Transition Management Jumble
The ranks of the departing team can thin rapidly as January 20th approaches.
Management
The IRS’ Slow Response to Taxpayer Letters Is Costing Everyone
Unanswered correspondence can delay refunds and force the IRS to pay extra interest, Treasury watchdog finds.
Nextgov
Federal Agencies are Using Last Summer’s ‘Cyber Sprint’ to Justify Sole-Source IT Contracts
Some of these so-called sole-source contracts appear to violate federal contracting rules, according to procurement experts.
Management
Google Just Revealed the Incredibly Simple Formula for Killer Résumés
Search giant's human resources chief offers words of wisdom on framing your strengths.
Route Fifty
Ransomware Attacks Continue to Stack Up and Local Agencies Remain at High Risk
Public library systems, water systems, law enforcement and health departments have all been recently targeted by the cyberattack tactic.
Tech
The Justice Department Is Secretly Meeting With Companies to Fight Extremism Online
A coalition of civil rights groups wants to be included in the meetings to keep the feds in check.
Oversight
Michigan Says It Wants a Revolution
Bernie Sanders pulls off a stunning upset, on a night when not much else changed.
Management
What 2016 Candidates Have Talked About the Most During Debates
We parsed the transcripts of every debate since August, and counted the most common words.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Some Candidates' Merchandise is More On-Brand Than Others
An unofficial Bernie Sanders store is selling a 'ceramic pipe.'
Management
How to Apply Government as a Platform to Different Classes of Systems
Integrating various systems of record, engagement and insight can pay big dividends in delivering public services more effectively.
Nextgov
Why Commerce Wants Robots to Fix Themselves
NIST wants to create a standard test by which manufacturers can evaluate robots’ agility before deploying them in the factory.
Management
The Art of Ignoring Things
The brain is better at blocking out distractions than previously thought.
Route Fifty