Oversight
The DEA is Leaving Its Drug Seizures Vulnerable to Theft
The agency is compromising prosecutions and the security of the drugs, report finds.
Management
HHS Watchdog Is Able to Hire Again After Losing 200 Under Sequestration
The IG is looking for data analytics wizards.
Pay & Benefits
Another Chance for Health Plan Changes
An unusual limited opportunity to switch to a new type of FEHBP coverage.
Management
Google Wants to Run Elections on its Site
Perhaps one day we'll elect presidents through Google.
Management
For a Successful Federal Career, You'll Need These 5 Things
If you are considering a future in government, or if you already work here and want to be more successful, you'll need to develop these five qualities.
Nextgov
What the White House Cybersecurity Plan Says About the Internet of Things
DHS is working with Underwriters Laboratories to evaluate connected devices for safety vulnerabilities.
Nextgov
Tech Tips for the Next President
The recommendations prioritize five categories, including “reinventing government technology."
Route Fifty
Renewable Energy Projects May Get Boost From Well-Heeled Private Sector Partners
Large energy projects can be politically and financially challenging for public officials. But seeking out cross-sector collaborations can be the best and quickest way to make sustainable energy happen.
Defense
Donald Trump's Claims About Torture Are False
Why does the Republican candidate say it’s a useful tactic when all evidence suggests otherwise?
Management
The Supreme Court Didn't Block These White House Climate Initiatives
Even without the Clean Power Plan, dozens of administration regulations are still shifting energy use.
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.
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