Tech
Which Agencies Are Best At Responding to FOIA Requests?
USDA and Social Security are the most responsive; State and HHS, the least, nonprofit finds.
Management
Wikipedia Is Suing the National Security Agency
The lawsuit argues that the NSA's collection of Internet communications can often open U.S. data to warrantless access
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Samples Jay-Z in his Selma Speech
Some of the metaphors Obama used in Alabama sound awfully familiar.
Employee Policy
Federal Coach: Keeping watch over Health and Human Services
Daniel R. Levinson, who has headed the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services, explains how he tries to set the direction for his workforce without micromanaging, and talks about the importance of giving his employees the resources to do their jobs.
Employee Policy
Longer probation could help agencies identify poor performers
A federal audit recommends measures that agencies should consider to bolster their ability to deal with poor-performing employees—including lengthening the probationary period for new employees and new supervisors.
Employee Policy
Longer probation could help agencies address poor performers
A federal audit recommends measures that agencies should consider to bolster their ability to deal with poor-performing employees—including lengthening the probationary period for new employees and new supervisors.
Pay
Feds 'thriving' in terms of financial well-being
More federal employees are "thriving" in their financial well-being compared to other workers, according to a results of a new survey.
Employee Policy
OPM announces launch of diversity panel
The Office of Personnel Management last week announced the creation of a new panel tasked with improving senior leadership engagement and collaboration on strategic and operational diversity and inclusion efforts.
Nextgov
What's Stopping Startups From Contracting with the Government?
One D.C.-based company claims it can give startups access to the federal government in six months.
Defense One
Pacific Command’s Adm. Locklear Shortlisted for Joint Chiefs Chairman
PACOM commander Adm. Samuel Locklear asked to delay retirement so Carter can consider him for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Management
How the Government Plans to Revamp USAJOBS and Make Federal Service 'Hip'
OPM rolls out plan to simplify federal hiring, increase data usage and recruit minority millennials.
Management
Obamacare’s Price Tag Just Went Down, According to CBO
The federal government is expected to spend $200 billion less on insurance subsidies.
Management
Obama and Hillary Clinton Emailed Each Other
This is the latest White House response to questions about the former secretary of State's email practices while on the job.
Route Fifty
How Predictive Policing Is Using Algorithms to Deliver Crime-Reduction Results for Cities
From its birth in Santa Cruz, California, advancing technology allows better deployment of police resources in departments across the nation.
Nextgov
Why the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Has Eyes on the Arctic
NGA’s focus on the North Pole could allow the agency to go even more open source.
Management
Watchdog to Agencies: Fire More Poor Performers During Probationary Period
Many federal managers aren't aware of tools available during this time, and don’t remember when it’s about to end, GAO finds.
Management
Three Good Reasons to Embarrass Yourself in Public
Sharing personal stories builds connection at work and elsewhere.
Route Fifty
Texas Bill Would Block Federal Funds for Local Rail Transit Projects
State senator with strong tea party convictions could cause more headaches for local officials.
Management
How Many 112-Year-Olds Are Still Living, According to SSA?
6.5 million, based on flawed information from the master death file.
Route Fifty