Oversight
Play of the Day: Jeb Has Plenty of Non-Hillary Options
The Florida Republican recently said "anybody is better than Hillary Clinton."
Management
Starting Strong as a New Manager: 10 Reminders
Accountability is a two-way street. Your do must match your tell.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Want National Security Damage Assessment on OPM Hack
The House version of the 2016 Intelligence Authorization Act mandates a report on whether the hack disrupted overseas operations.
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Expired Federal Deduction for Sales Taxes Matters Most for States With No Income Tax
The deduction is expired and will not be available for people to claim on their 2015 tax returns unless Congress passes the tax extenders bill.
Management
Obama: Climate Action Is America’s Duty
As the House gears up vote against his climate agenda, Obama says America will act.
Management
Contractor Who Delivered Faulty Weapon Sights Pays $25M
Pentagon, Homeland Security and FBI took deliveries for seven years.
Nextgov
OPM Announces Official Launch of Self-Check Site for Hack Victims
Visitors can use the Pentagon-hosted website to check if their personal data was stolen in a massive breach of sensitive background investigation files.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Spent $80M in 2014 Forcing Employees Not to Work
Lawmaker vows to reform administrative leave by forcing agencies to suspend or fire more workers.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Allow VA To Recoup Relocation Benefits
Under the legislation, the secretary could demand repayment from any employee for moving expenses paid by government.
Management
ISIS ‘a Serious Threat for Some Time to Come’
Obama also said Russia is unlikely to change its tactics in Syria in the near future.
Defense
U.S. to Send Special Forces to Iraq to Aid in Fight Against ISIS
Defense Secretary Ash Carter says they will assist rebels fighting the Islamic State and be in a position to carry out “unilateral” strikes in Syria.
Management
The Cost of Obama’s Monday Dinner in Paris Could Offset 400 Tons of Carbon
A group of twelve leaders and diplomats had a range of delicacies to choose when François Hollande took them to L’Ambroisie restaurant.
Management
5 Things About Work You Have to Get Used to
Your success depends on doing what the boss needs done.
Nextgov
Pentagon Watchdog: Show Us the Cost Benefit Analysis of Cloud
A forthcoming DOD IG audit may soon shed light on the extent the Pentagon and its components perform cost benefit analysis before acquiring cloud services.
Nextgov
Are These Collaboration Platforms Key to Improving Federal IT?
Federal Chief Information Officer Tony Scott announced the winning teams of the first-ever CIO Council IT Solutions Challenge.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Petition President for Paid Holiday on Christmas Eve
When Christmas last fell on a Friday in 2009, Obama gave employees a half day off on Dec. 24.
Management
Everyone Could Benefit From Paid Parental Leave
Workplaces are (slowly) becoming more equal. Yet many have policies that all but ensure that households will stay stuck in the past.
Management
IRS Whistleblower Program Makes Money But May Be Underfunded
GAO calls for improvements to streamline operations and further reduce tax gap.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Mostly Positive in November
The funds invested in international stocks and fixed income bonds were the only offerings in the red.
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