Pay
Bill would forbid furloughed feds from 'double dipping'
A Texas lawmaker last week introduced a bill to prevent furloughed federal employees from "double-dipping" compensation.
Route Fifty
In Utah, Fending Off More Than 20 Million Malicious Transmissions Is Just a ‘Light Day’
For the state’s chief information security officer, protecting IT systems and sensitive information is “a game of risk management.”
Oversight
Judge Initially Skeptical of Plea to Dismiss House GOP's Obamacare Lawsuit
The administration says the House doesn’t have standing to challenge how it implements the Affordable Care Act.
Nextgov
Who Has the Best App in Government?
An FDA app used by food investigators to enter data while performing field inspections won "Best Business Investment."
Nextgov
Cyber Command Says New Mega-Contract Will Be Out by Fall
The Pentagon last week abandoned a $475 million job posting for cyberattack and network defense experts.
Oversight
Furloughed Feds Deserve Guns, Not Extra Pay, Lawmakers Say
Congress looks to set priorities for federal employees who won't be working in the event of another shutdown.
Management
Watchdog Finds Glitches in Governmentwide Effort to Track Spending Consistently
Move to post spending numbers ignored some traditional management practices.
Management
How We're Sabotaging Our New Hires From Day One
Put new talent to work quickly by avoiding these common training pitfalls.
Pay & Benefits
A Retirement Readiness Checklist
Before the magic date arrives, you need to ask yourself some questions.
Route Fifty
When State Governments Use Internet Shaming to Generate Revenue
To get tax scofflaws to pay up, some states are publishing their names and the amounts they owe on public websites.
Defense
Ahead of Hurricane Season, Obama Warns Climate Change Will Worsen Storms
The White House has increasingly cautioned about extreme weather threats from climate change.
Management
Agriculture Department Identifies $1.4 Billion in Savings to Avoid Furloughs
Travel cutbacks, telework and office consolidations contribute to three-year-old cost-reduction efforts.
Nextgov
CIO: FITARA 'Won't Change A Lot' at DHS
DHS CIO Luke McCormack said the legislation would only force CIOs to get more involved in the planning phase of major at decisions.
News
What Government Will Look Like in 2020
Your chance to share ideas on technology and the government of tomorrow.
Oversight
VA Officials in Hot Water Over Psychic Party and Tax Evasion
Watchdog concludes one employee misused her position, and another lied about his wife’s income.
Oversight
The U.S. Government's Battles With Professional Sports
Soccer isn't the only sport that has felt the heat over the past few years.
Management
Why Management Problems Are a Barrier to Pay Raises and Reform
Performance improvement starts with managers, but they need help.
Management
The Federal Government Is Unprepared for a Large-Scale Animal Disease Outbreak
Feds are looking to boost hiring efforts for veterinarians.
Oversight
House Panel Meets the Press In Probe of FOIA Woes
Attkisson, Leopold among journalists who will testify next week before the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Management