Management
OPM to Agencies: You Decide Whether Or Not a Conference is Legit
Personnel agency is scrapping long-time practice of reviewing whether conferences qualify as training.
Nextgov
Lawmaker Wants to Connect More Federal Buildings to the Internet of Things
Under the bill, the energy secretary would learn from smart buildings in the private sector, and apply those practices to federal buildings.
Management
Lawmakers Aim to Streamline Homeland Security Purchasing
Bipartisan bill was prompted by cost estimates for buys that rose by $10 billion.
Management
Obama to Letterman: Let's Get More Veterans Jobs
The president visited The Late Show for the eighth and final time Monday.
Management
It’s Not Too Late to Strengthen the Workforce
Barring sweeping reforms, there are changes that can be made at minimal cost.
Oversight
Obama Announces New Initiative to Help Young Minorities, As Police Deploy in Baltimore
The president unveiled My Brother’s Keeper Alliance from New York on Monday.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Texas is Not Under Martial Law
Jon Stewart clarifies the reality of the federal republic system.
Route Fifty
A North Carolina City’s Big Aspiration: Attracting Millennials
“We recognized that we have some really cool things in this city, but we need to enhance them,” says Hickory’s city manager.
Management
Throwing Out the First Pitch to Salute Public Service
HonorTheOath campaign highlights why feds choose to serve.
News
Obama to Public Servants: Thanks, and Sorry Things Have Been So Tough For You
President acknowledges effects of pay freeze, sequester in Public Service Recognition Week proclamation.
Pay & Benefits
How One Lawmaker Wants to Make Feds’ Prescription Drugs Cheaper
FEHBP participants pay up to 45 percent more for meds than those in other federally run programs.
Management
Obama Team Aims to Ensure Agency Performance Goals Outlive This Administration
Agencies are identifying career employees as goal leaders.
Management
How to Fix the Character Crisis in Government
Ethical lapses are a threat to operations and public trust.
Management
Obama’s Nomination of Gayle Smith for USAID is Rankling Africa Watchers
Many American assistance programs in Africa operate in countries devoid of the rule of law and viable institutions of accountability
Nextgov
DHS Scales Back License Plate-Tracking Surveillance
The new system, announced last month, will compile license plate records from "at least 25 states" instead of all states.
Management
Mapping a Management Agenda for 2017 Starts Now
Early transition planning is critical for a new administration.
Management
Ben Carson Is Running for President
The popular neurosurgeon brings star power to the GOP field that other candidates will have to answer to.
Defense
Democrats Fight 'Double Standard' for Defense Spending
Republicans can't bust through spending caps for the Pentagon's budget but stick with them for civilian agencies, Democrats say.
Oversight