Management
Obama Taps Anne Rung to be White House Procurement Chief
Former GSA executive praised by her predecessor at OMB.
Management
Why Government Needs More Enterprise Leaders
The challenge isn’t just allocating resources, it’s adapting to change.
Management
What Drill and Rote Learning Have to Do With Confidence
Unfortunately, it is socially acceptable for well-educated adults to comment openly that they have no self-confidence in their own mathematical and spelling abilities.
Defense One
Despite Pentagon Concerns, Obama Requests No New Military for Border Threat
White House agrees the root causes of the border crisis threaten national security, but says the mission is not the military’s. By Molly O’Toole
Employee Policy
All of our representatives are currently assisting other customers ...
The news lately is full of stories about how the powers-that-be are aiming to downsize and/or trim funding for some federal agencies that currently have a lot of face-to-face interaction with John and Jane Doe.
Employee Policy
Former postal clerk charged in prescription drug theft
A federal grand jury late last month indicted a former U.S. Postal Service clerk in Alabama on charges of allegedly stealing prescription painkillers from the mail, according to federal officials.
Pay
APWU reaches tentative agreement for IT, accounting employees
The American Postal Workers Union announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Postal Service on a contract covering employees in the union's information technology and accounting services units. Members now will vote on whether to ratify the agreement.
Nextgov
DHS Is Prepared to Spend Big on Wearable Radiation Detectors
Agency may buy $24 million worth of the devices.
Oversight
Issa's Last Ditch Effort to Eliminate Saturday Mail Delivery Falls Short
House oversight leader argued he and only he could make postal policy.
Defense One
How to Fix the Government's Security Clearance Mess
We need to continuously monitor who has top secret clearance. Here’s how. By Steve Nguyen
Oversight
The Case Against Obama Visiting the Border
Despite bipartisan calls for a photo-op, it might still be a smarter political move to stay away.
Management
GOP's Anti-Obamacare Ads May Have Accidentally Boosted Enrollment
The majority of the people who enrolled — even Republicans — liked their plans.
Defense
Are 'Pretty Buildings' Endangering Diplomats?
Oversight committee chairman says looks should not come at the expense of safety.
Defense
Germany Expels U.S. Intelligence Official After Spying Allegations
Although Germany is still investigating, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that if the allegations are true, "it would be a serious case."
Oversight
Family Presses Ahead With Lawsuit in Fatal Capitol Hill Shooting
Justice Department officials are not pursuing charges against the two Secret Service officers and two Capitol Police officers involved.
Management
Don't Go Down That Rabbit Hole, Define Your Outcomes First
Simply measuring outputs won’t improve efficiency.
Route Fifty
Ohio’s Local Governments Head to Boot Camp
A state partnership aims to maximize efficiency and eliminate waste.
Pay & Benefits
When to Seek Financial Help
Weighing whether to work with a professional adviser to manage your money.
Management
USPS Tightens Purse Strings on Official Agency Credit Cards, Following Abuse
Postal Service aims to rein in employee improper use of travel cards.
Management