Management
IRS Approves Billions in Iffy Education Tax Credit Claims, Watchdog Says
Tax agency disagrees with audit’s methodology and some recommended remedies.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Backlog Decreases, But It's Still Higher Than OPM Wants
The percentage of claims processed in 60 days or less has dropped.
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.
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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.
Employee Policy
Obama names Marine commandant to head Joint Chiefs
President Obama this week nominated Marine Commandant Gen. Joseph Dunford as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Employee Policy
OPM OKs appointments for digital services
The Office of Personnel Management has authorized the use of excepted service appointments to hire digital services staff for a select list of projects and positions.
Employee Policy
Agencies to clear conferences for training, OPM says
The Office of Personnel Management announced that it no longer will issue memoranda regarding whether a conference qualifies as a training activity.
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
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