Management
How VA Is Using Big Data to Keep Patients Out of the Hospital
Doctors combine assessment tools and analytics to address high-risk cases early.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Issues Order Implementing 1 Percent Pay Raise
For the first time since 2010, federal employees will get an across-the-board boost.
Pay & Benefits
No Christmas Eve Off for Federal Employees
Obama administration decides to keep government open on Tuesday.
Management
VA Employee’s Prescription Tracking Idea Wins Administration Cost-Cutting Contest
Kenneth Siehr is the winner of this year’s SAVE Award.
Oversight
Feds Are Losing One of Their Biggest Republican Advocates
Virginia Rep. Frank Wolf, a dealmaker who stands up for federal workers, is retiring in January 2015.
Nextgov
VA Paperless Processing System Shut Down by Software Glitch Last Week
Problem with ratings decisions was fixed by Wednesday.
Management
Analysis: The Government Is Horrible at Predictions (So Is Everybody Else)
Our appetite for predicting the future will always be greater than our capacity.
Management
Must-Reads in 2014: Agency Strategic Plans
Don’t overlook this treasure trove of useful information about performance and cross-agency goals.
Nextgov
Obamacare Reaches Critical Enrollment Deadline
For people who want coverage on Jan. 1, today is their last chance to get it.
Defense One
Bribery Scandal Rocks the Navy
A nearly 4-year investigation leads to the arrest of a major Singapore defense contractor and an NCIS agent in a massive $20-million bribery scandal. By Stephanie Gaskell
Management
Agencies Beg to Differ With Entries in Senator’s ‘Wastebook’
NASA education contractor and humanities endowment take issue with unflattering portrayals of projects.
Nextgov
Hackers Expose Illegal Immigrants, Assault Turkish Voters and Shop Black Friday Sales
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
Procurement Policy Chief to Leave Post for Private Firm
Joseph Jordan to join Fedbid as president of its public sector operations.
Management
GSA Reassures D.C. It’s Still Eligible for New FBI Headquarters Site
Virginia and Maryland proposals had overshadowed Anacostia submission.
Management
Why You Should Lead Like a Monk
How service, selflessness, indifference and detachment changed one CEO’s life.
Nextgov
Futures Market Shows Hillary, Christie Leading for 2016
The market uses play money but the best portfolios win real cash payouts.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Renew Push for Mass Transit Benefit Fix
Despite efforts, bill will not receive consideration until Congress reconvenes in 2014.
Management
How Federal Investment in Highways, Science and Schools Has Changed in 50 Years
Discretionary spending in those areas has declined since the 1960s as a portion of GDP, budget analysts find.
Management