Oversight
The FBI Spied on the Wrong People Because of Typos
A new inspector general report concludes that the agency has collected communications data on the wrong targets due to typographical errors.
Management
Partial Quality Management
What we were saying 20 years ago about improving government performance.
Employee Policy
Lawmakers call for halt to closing Postal Service facilities
A bipartisan group of senators — totaling 44 by Aug. 15 — has joined in calling for legislation that, for the next fiscal year, would prevent any further closures of Postal Service facilities.
Benefits
Federal per diem rates same in FY 2015
Per diem rates for federal employees will not change for federal employees in FY 2015.
Benefits
VA program helps vets get jumbo mortgage loans
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers programs that permits banks to lower loan requirements for home-buying vets—but many vets do not know that those programs often cover so-called “jumbo” home loans, too.
Nextgov
Russian PM Quits in Hacked Tweet
Medvedev to take up freelance photography after disowning Putin.
Management
Oil Industry Threatens to Take Its Underwater Air Guns and Go Home
The Interior Department said that it would allow the oil industry to use seismic cannons to search for oil and gas.
Route Fifty
Indiana County Considers Big Shift in Governance Structure
Allen County plan to create a single county executive raises questions about representation.
Management
It Just Got Easier to Lobby Federal Agencies
Facing litigation, the Obama administration rolls back restrictions aimed at curbing special interests.
Management
The Latest Perk: Force Employees to Enjoy Vacation by Deleting Their Email
When employees go on vacation, they can turn on “Mail on Holiday,” which automatically deletes all incoming emails.
Pay & Benefits
Here’s Some Good News About Your Retirement Benefit
It’s safe for the next 80 years, says the Congressional Research Service.
Nextgov
IRS Gave Sensitive Data to Convict Sentenced to 21 Years
And failed to do background checks on many other contract workers who handled taxpayer files.
Defense
Frustration Grows Over Stalled Reforms for Air Force Nuclear Personnel
Bonus pay and education benefits are on the table.
Defense
Obama: The Situation in Iraq 'Has Greatly Improved'
The president made a statement from Martha's Vineyard Thursday.
Pay & Benefits
5 Things Agencies Must Do To Implement Phased Retirement
The ball is now in their court to fully define how the program will work.
Defense
Former DARPA Chief Broke Ethics Rules, Watchdog Finds
Regina Dugan, now with Google, recommended her own product at the Pentagon.
Route Fifty
Another City Declares a Water Emergency
After Toledo and Bay City water disruptions, New London avoids “full blown catastrophe.”
Management
What Leaders Can Learn About Trust from Vladimir Putin
The Russian leader is a study in what-not-to-do kind of lessons.
Pay & Benefits
How to Win a Furlough Appeal
Tens of thousands of employees challenged their loss of work (and income) during sequestration; a few were successful.
Insights