Defense
Sallie Mae Fined $97 Million For Overcharging Military Members
Company failed to cap loan interest at 6 percent, distributed incorrect information.
Nextgov
Pay Stalls for Mid-Level Cybersecurity Professionals
Cybersecurity certifications are a key contributing factor to career success.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Koch Brothers Versus the Columbus Zoo
A ballot initiative meant to raise property taxes to fund the Ohio zoo was defeated.
Employee Policy
Thousands of postal workers bitten by dogs last year
U.S. Postal Service has released its annual top 30 dog attack city rankings to usher in National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which begins May 18.
Employee Policy
Two charged with selling USPS property for scrap
If the U.S. Postal Service didn't already have enough infrastructure concerns, now two Maryland men have been charged with selling some of it off for scrap.
Employee Policy
AFGE says VA whistleblowers face 'culture of fear'
The American Federation of Government Employees this week urged the Department of Veterans Affairs to put a stop to a "culture of fear" at the organization.
Management
Senators Vow to Stay on Pentagon’s Case as Auditability Deadline Approaches
Comptroller Hale tells lawmakers “majority” of units will be ready by September.
Nextgov
Russia Aims to Ground the Pentagon's Satellites
In sanction return-fire, Russia is cutting off access to rocket-engine sales and cutting the lifespan of the International Space Station.
Management
Never Feel Stressed at Work Again
The first step is challenging the idea that we can control everything.
Insights
Excellence in Government 2014 Recap
On May 12-13, Government Executive Media Group hosted Excellence in Government 2014, bringing together more than 700 federal employees to share ideas on how to improve mission-effectiveness and efficiency across federal agencies. GBC covered the conference and compiled summaries of individual sessions.
Nextgov
Defense Plans to Replace 19-Year-Old Retiree Pay System
Time to leave the COBOL-based application behind.
Pay & Benefits
Rubio Pitches Giving All Americans Access to the TSP
TSP administrators say it is probably a bad idea.
Insights
Leadership, Not Technology, is the Key to Government Innovation
Government innovation is the talk of the town, but what does it actually look like? The answer is less expensive and technology-intensive than many think.
Management
The Federal Government Doesn’t Need Any More Big Ideas
Public policy expert says federal managers just need to shift the way they present their reform initiatives.
Management
The 5 Best and Worst States for Working Moms
Louisiana has one of the worst child-care systems and largest gender pay gaps, with women making a measly 72 percent of what men make.
Nextgov
Edward Snowden's Other Motive for Leaking: Better Encryption
He wasn't just trying to spark debate. He also wanted programmers to build better security systems.
Management
The Presidential Rank Awards Are Back
OPM director calls for nominations by June 5, saying last year’s nominees are eligible since no money was given.
Management
Technically It Isn't Pork, but It's Close
Bill to fund water-infrastructure projects has lawmakers boasting about all the money they'll bring home—maybe.
Defense
How the U.S. Is Helping Search for the Missing Nigerian Schoolgirls
U.S. is flying manned surveillance missions, sharing commercial satellite imagery and assigning security officials to the case.
Management