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Number of Deaths in Police Custody Higher than Media Reports: DOJ Data
The story of police brutality has been missing one data point – a federal accounting of the problem.
Management
GSA Lease Rates Aren't Competitive with the Private Sector's
Congressional auditor recommends agencies be more flexible on geographic needs.
Nextgov
CIOs: Use the Cloud, or Else?
If you’re responsible for managing your agency’s IT and you haven’t moved applications to the cloud, at least one CIO thinks you should get the ax.
Management
Budget Director Previews Fiscal 2017 Proposals in Baltimore
Donovan highlights “investments” to expand opportunity, revitalize neighborhoods.
Management
Democrats Welcome President Obama's Ultimatum on Guns
Senate candidates are fine with the president’s demand that they support restrictions on firearms. What a difference a decade makes.
Management
Here's Why It's Taking So Long to Extradite El Chapo to the U.S.
Don’t expect the Mexican government to hand him over any time soon.
Management
Training to Become a Better Manager? Here's Why It Might Fail You
Try focusing on skills that override specific situations.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Diamond Joe is Here to Cure Cancer
The vice president got a big assignment from his boss.
D.C. Just Went ‘All In’ on Data Accessibility
The District of Columbia followed up the release of several key local government datasets with a Draft Open Data Policy that's up for online public comment.
Pay & Benefits
Limiting the Pensions of Wealthy Ex-Presidents, Help With Retirement Decisions and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
This Utah Ski Town Drives Record Citizen Engagement With Its Water Portal
Park City’s solution is catching on, even in cities not wrestling with drought-driven water conservation challenges.
Nextgov
Jeb Bush: Hold Federal IT Managers Accountable for Government’s Cyber Woes
The massive OPM hack shows the federal civilian government “clearly lags behind,” the Republican presidential candidate said.
Management
Agencies Warned Against Letting Election Season Influence Personnel Decisions
Some top federal employees will not see bonuses as Election Day approaches.
Oversight
House Budget Chairman Wants to Rewrite 1974 Budgeting Law
Congressional Budget Office numbers are “gamed for predetermined outcomes,” lawmaker says.
Management
Air Force to Delay A-10 Retirement
After trying to retire the battle-tested Warthog for the past two years, Air Force officials concede that the plane is key to the war on ISIS.
Management
The First Lady's State of the Union Attire Was a Powerful Political Statement
There was a lot of meaning behind all that marigold.
Management
The Professor Who Pioneered Praising Effort Says We’ve Missed the Point
It is well-known that telling a kid she is smart is wading into seriously dangerous territory.
Dropping Oil Prices Are Hammering Tax Revenues in Energy-Producing States
A new brief from the U.S. Department of Energy outlines some of the fiscal ramifications of the energy industry declines in six states.
Nextgov
FBI Seeks New IT Chief
President Barack Obama recently tasked the agency with beefing up the IT infrastructure behind national background checks for gun purchases.
Management