Nextgov

New USCIS Computer System Was Supposed to Speed Up Immigration Processing. What Went Wrong?

The online system to automate the processing of Green Cards and other immigration benefits has struggled to function properly since at least 2009

Management

VA Manager Involved in $4M Deal That Benefited Relatives

Official created a conflict of interest when she didn’t recuse herself from project to build new N.C. facility.

Defense One

Navy To Increase the Number of Deployed Ships to the Middle East, Asia

The U.S. Navy’s new maritime strategy calls for more forward-deployed ships and preparing for war against a near-peer and insurgents, including Islamic State militants.

Management

A Timeline of Secret Service Scandals

From apparent drunk-driving to prostitution to sloppy investigations and advance work, the once-proud agency has had a rough four years.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Secret Service Has Been Very Busy Lately

Also, The Daily Show looks at the corruption charges against Sen. Robert Menendez.

Oversight

Senate Advances Controversial Cyber Bill

The legislation aims to increase sharing of private sector data with the government.

Management

Why Agencies Often Resist Shared Services

Better data on cost-effectiveness and clearer transition guidelines would make arrangement more attractive, report finds.

Management

What Does It Really Take to Get Things Done?

Finally, research shows why cross-functional collaboration is so important.

Management

The Myth About Bill Clinton's Emails

The former president says he only ever sent two electronic missives. Yeah, right.

Management

Whistleblowers Help Save Nearly $100M Through Flagging Overtime Abuses at DHS

Department should continue to identify employees misusing the system, independent agency advises.

Route Fifty

Want to Join Us for Our Route Fifty ‘Roadmap’ Cross-Country Roadtrip?

We’ll soon be kicking off our virtual west-to-east journey from Sacramento to the East Coast. But you have to sign up to receive our exclusive updates.

Oversight

FEMA to Reopen Superstorm Sandy Claims in Light of Fraud

Senators from New York and New Jersey applaud the decision to probe insurance companies.

Nextgov

Colonial America Stands Up to ‘Worldwide Caliphate’ after Random Hack

Intruders penetrated Colonial Williamsburg's website through a software vulnerability.

Oversight

Ted Cruz: NASA Needs to Stop Worrying About Climate Change, Focus on Space

The Texas Republican told NASA’s chief Thursday to focus on “what inspires little boys and little girls across this country.”

News

Federal Employees -- They’re Just Like Us!

Lawmaker wants America to put a name and a face to the federal government.

Pay & Benefits

A Critical Part of Planning, By Any Estimation

It’s important that agencies provide retirement estimates to employees.