Nextgov
It's Costing OPM $20 Million to Contact Hacked Feds
OPM issued a solicitation to identity theft protection companies a week before disclosing a hack that exposed private information on millions of current and former federal employees.
Nextgov
18F Official: We Have Benefits Facebook Doesn't
The GSA group can still attract millennials from top tech firms, even if they have to take a pay cut, according to Chris Cairns.
Management
The Shocking Truth About 360-Degree Feedback
When your leadership assessment doesn't reflect what employees are telling you.
Management
Federal Court Rejects Attempt to Block EPA Climate Rules
Panel says the challenge against EPA came too early.
Defense
TSA Told to Improve Vetting of Workers for Terrorism Ties
Though hiring is generally effective, IG seeks more sharing of watchlist information.
Management
The President Is Tired Of Fighting Over Obamacare
Obama describes opponents as “deeply cynical” ahead of Supreme Court decision.
Defense
Capitol Hill Hearing on Airport Security Interrupted by Security Threat
Capitol Police evacuated several floors of Dirksen Tuesday after a suspicious package was reported.
Defense
As U.S. Presence in Afghanistan Shrinks, So Does Oversight
The special inspector general criticizes the Pentagon for pointless spending and unnecessary secrecy.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Claims Backlog Falls, But Processing Rate Slows
The backlog stood at 15,374 claims at the end of May, a 16 percent reduction from April.
Defense One
DoD's HR Overhaul: From Yugo to Maserati in a Year and a Half
Pentagon officials say they’re committed to overhauling the personnel system by the end of the Obama administration.
Oversight
Republicans Try to Rein In the Census Bureau
The GOP backs legislation that would make the American Community Survey effectively voluntary.
Defense
Syrian Electronic Army Claims Hack of Army Website Monday
The Army’s official website was inaccessible for part of the day.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The GOP Field Visits Iowa
Some make pig puns, Carson checks his watch and Fiorina wants Clinton to ride a tractor, for some reason.
News
Maybe the Supreme Court Shouldn’t Police Itself on Financial Disclosure
Watchdog group wants to expand the STOCK Act.
Management
Young Public Servants Want to Be Leaders in Local Government
Changing jurisdictions may indicate a stronger desire for a leadership role.
Route Fifty
Volcker Alliance Aims to ‘Expose the Game’ Some States Play With Their Budgets
A new report criticizes questionable fiscal tactics and calls for more transparency in spending decisionmaking processes.
Nextgov
White House Orders All Federal Sites Go HTTPS By the End of 2016
Today, most of the federal government's roughly 1,200 websites use HTTP technology, which exposes website content, browser format, search terms and other user information to eavesdroppers.
Nextgov
Survey: Federal CIOs Say Cyberattacks are on the Rise and They Can't Compete for Cyber Talent
But more than half of CIOs said it was difficult to compete for professionals with tech expertise, especially because of “limited compensation compared to the private sector."
Management
Confirmed by Health Officials: Standing at Work Can Save Your Life
Sitting is terrible for your health.
Pay & Benefits