Management
Obama Asks for Political Reforms ‘To Reflect Our Better Selves’
President’s final State of the Union soft-pedals legislative specifics for long-term vision, calls for “rational, constructive debates.”
News
State of the Union Highlights: Bureaucracy, Big Government and Benefits
Live updates on what the president had to say about government management and federal employees.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Blast $1.3 Billion Price Tag for VA’s ‘Agile’ Paperless Claims System
VA still can’t say how much the system will end up costing.
Management
Upskirt Photos and Twerking: Sexual Misconduct at the National Park Service
IG cites Grand Canyon regional unit for covering up pervasive abuse.
Route Fifty
California Budget Proposal Is ‘Prudent and Bodes Well for Continued Fiscal Stability’
Gov. Jerry Brown unveiled his spending plan for the Golden State last week, stressing the need for fiscal moderation, despite continued economic growth.
Pay & Benefits
House Panel Delays Admin Leave Reform Amid Democratic Concerns
Democrats agree forced paid leave is problematic, but want to ensure due process for feds.
Management
Abuse Survivors on the Job: Signs, Symptoms and How to Help
It's not as uncommon as you might think.
Management
Panel Approves Bill Making It Easier to Suspend and Fire Senior Execs
Committee also advances legislation extending the probationary period for new feds from one to two years.
Management
Criminal Justice Reform Could Stall Over This Dispute
A disagreement between a House Republican and the Obama administration creates a challenge.
Management
How the United States Government Underestimated the Extent of Income Inequality
Social Security is underfunded today because policymakers didn’t foresee just how rich today’s rich would be.
Management
Obama Sends a Message With His State of the Union Guest List
The president is bringing people to the event to recap the highlights of the past year, and to underline his priorities.
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Every State's 2016 Legislative Calendar and Balance of Power
Keep this handy as you track legislative action in all 50 states this year.
Management
IRS Chief Counsel Handles Disciplinary Cases Properly -- for the Most Part
Watchdog finds some punishments for sexual harassment were too lenient.
Management
Federal Employees Harassed in Oregon Standoff
Local sheriff says feds report being followed by militants, who also have rifled through government documents and knocked down a fence.
Route Fifty
What Percent of U.S. Counties Saw Declines in Economic Output Last Year?
A new report from the National Association of Counties looks at GDP and other economic indicators in 3,069 counties.
Oversight
House Backs Protections for Federal Interns Against Harassment and Discrimination
Loophole currently leaves unpaid interns vulnerable to behavior that can have "serious consequences" for their lives and careers, bill's proponents say.
Management
Of Politics and Procurement
Reporting campaign contributions would open the door to unintended consequences.
Management
House Clears Bill to Get a Better Handle on the Cost, Performance of Federal Programs
Chamber also approves measure requiring agencies to find and close out expired grant accounts.
Oversight
What to Expect From Obama's Last State of the Union Address
He'll focus on a big-picture vision for the country's future—with some plans for how America can get there.
Management