Pay & Benefits
Highest- and Lowest-Paid Governors in America Both Have a Knack for Scandal
What does $175,000 buy you in a governor? A whole lot of disapproval.
Pay & Benefits
Star Senior Execs Can Expect Kudos Instead of Cash
OPM will vet Presidential Rank Award nominees despite Obama’s decision not to hand out bonuses to 2013 winners.
Nextgov
Innovative Funding Begets Innovative Development
A USAID-funded project to chlorinate drinking water near its source will affect 5 million people by 2015.
Oversight
Divided Panel Decides Former IRS Official Waived Rights Against Self-Incrimination
Vote may be step toward compelling Lois Lerner’s testimony in targeting scandal.
Oversight
Top DHS Auditor Had Employees Write His Dissertation, Fired Dissidents, Complaints Allege
Senators investigate after receiving numerous tips.
Nextgov
Coming Soon to Your Agency: Virtual Internships
State Department program is set to expand this fall.
Oversight
House Approves Whistleblower Bill for Military Sexual Assault Victims
Legislation strengthens protections against retaliation for reporting sexual misconduct
Oversight
IRS Chief Defends Probe Into Unfair Scrutiny of Tea Party, Other Groups
Werfel says investigations must follow procedure.
Nextgov
The Army Has Partially Blocked Access to The Guardian
Blocking public access to classified information is routine, spokesperson says.
Tech
The Most Important Person Entering Government You’ve Never Heard Of
Nicole Wong has been dubbed by many as the US’s first chief privacy officer.
Pay & Benefits
Nearly 1 in 5 Members of Congress Is Paid Twice
They draw government pensions from previous work in addition to their congressional salary.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Supreme Court and Immigration
A week of history ends after the immigration bill clears the Senate and the Supreme Court hands down landmark decisions.
Management
Senate Confirms GSA Chief, Two Top OMB Officials
Tangherlini, Shelanski and Deese approved by unanimous consent.
Management
The Federal Government Does a Terrible Job of Recognizing High Performers
Study shows federal workers aren't getting the recognition they should.
Defense
Historic Immigration Overhaul Clears Senate
Bill would dramatically increase border security.
Nextgov
Navy Awards $3.5 Billion Network Contract to HP Enterprise Services
NGEN will serve 800,000 Navy and Marine users.
Nextgov
NSA Networks Might Have Been Missing Anti-Leak Technology
Former agency official says a Defensewide system aimed at countering insider threats was not installed as of summer 2012.
Nextgov
Saving Government Tweets Is Tougher Than You Think
The National Archives wants working groups to make sure agencies are retaining social media records.
Oversight