Oversight
Here's Why the FBI Can't Hack into the iPhone
One incredibly simple setting has baffled the FBI.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Jeb's Tweet Went Through Some Revisions
If you thought the gun photo was weird, check out his earlier drafts.
Management
Making Taxpayer Dollars Deliver
President Obama’s final budget puts a stake in the ground for his long-running agenda to inject the use of data and evidence into budget, policy, and operational decisions.
Route Fifty
Casino Job Growth in Pennsylvania Falls Short of Industry-Backed Estimates
“This is a lesson for the General Assembly to more cautiously review job creation projections and estimates,” says Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.
Pay & Benefits
Republicans Renew Push for More Data on Union 'Official Time'
OPM has not reported in 16 months on feds working for unions on the taxpayer's dime.
Route Fifty
Data Reveal Progress on Online Voter Registration in These States
Here's how states are trying to maximize efficiency for election officials and facilitate the registration process for voters.
Tech
Obama Transparency Initiative Lacks Political Will, Advocates Say
Two dozen civil society groups cite incomplete initiatives, no mandate.
Nextgov
These Perks Could Entice Hackers to Work for CYBERCOM. But does HR Know About Them?
The Senate Armed Services Committee is considering legislation to mandate that HR employees staffing the 6,200-person force be instructed on how to make a deal.
Management
The Real Winners of the Air Force Bomber Contest
The selection of Northrop Grumman to build a new stealth bomber is the first major award in years to withstand a government audit and, for some, a win for Pentagon reforms.
Nextgov
See Something Suspicious Online? Homeland Security Wants to Know About It
DHS is seeking just $1 million and one full-time employee to administer the new program.
Management
State Department Staff Used Clinton’s 2008 Campaign Email for Official Business, Group Says
Cause of Action, citing a new FOIA release, is asking Congress for an investigation.
Route Fifty
Poorly Designed State and Local Government Websites Might Violate Federal Rules
Making digital resources accessible to those who are blind or have limited or impaired vision is important for Americans With Disabilities Act Title II compliance.
Oversight
Federal Agencies to Receive Audit Into Their PR Spending
One report says federal government spends about $1 billion annually on advertising.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Weighs Its Supermodel Retirement Status, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
DHS Official: US Digital Service Not Only a Fix-It Team
Beyond IT troubleshooting, USDS aims to change federal employees' approach to digital services, one member says.
Route Fifty
Colorado Debates a Major Health Care Overhaul
As proposed, Amendment 69 would introduce a new single-payer plan to replace Obamacare in the Centennial State.
Management
Cobert Ineligible to Be Acting OPM Director, IG Says
Any decisions she made in her acting status are null and subject to court challenge, McFarland writes in letter.
Management
The Same Behaviors That Spell Academic Success Can Backfire at Work
Women who face the biggest challenges in senior-level positions have often been star pupils in school.
News
Ted Cruz vs. ‘Plush-Bottomed Bureaucrats’
GOP presidential contender takes a shot at the military’s civilian leadership.
Nextgov