Management

3 Governments Playing on Human Nature to Improve Program Performance

Principles of behavioral economics are influencing how governments approach new policy.

Oversight

The Real Budget Action Won't Come Until Wednesday's Dinner With the GOP

12 Republican senators are scheduled to attend.

Management

The Rutgers Basketball Fiasco: Leadership, Responsibility and Accountability

Lessons learned from last week's big sports story.

Nextgov

VA’s Top Budget Priority: Processing Disability Claims

Total cost of new system is pegged at more than half a billion dollars through 2014.

Management

Federal Leadership is on the Decline

New research sheds light on which agencies have the best, and worst, leadership.

Management

Budget Director Nominee Wants More Emphasis on Management

Sylvia Mathews Burwell lists improved efficiency and effectiveness among goals.

Nextgov

Did Jon Stewart Foil the Pentagon's Health Records Plan?

The comedian could finally do what Congress hasn't been able to do: Force the Defense Department to address its ‘intolerable’ system.

Oversight

Mailing Experts Hit Capitol Hill as Lawmakers Negotiate Postal Reform

Industry reps differ on pricing but all agree reform is necessary.

News

Video: David Stockman Talks Budget on The Daily Show

Former Reagan Cabinet member tells Jon Stewart that economic stimulus plans are like a narcotic.

Nextgov

Homeland Security No. 2 Departs After Fostering Civilian Cyber Workforce

Jane Holl Lute strove to position her department, not the Pentagon, as U.S. network defender.

Nextgov

EPA Relaxes Public Health Guidelines For Radiological Attacks, Accidents

Watchdog groups blast a new guide for coping with a disaster's environmental fallout.

Nextgov

Pentagon Uses Online Tools to Enhance Collaboration and Cut Travel Costs

The number of registered users has jumped 700 percent to over 700,000 users.

Management

Budget Will Propose Program Cuts, Consolidations to Save $25B

Plan to curb duplication and waste will 'go further' than past requests, official says.

Nextgov

How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Telework

A new infographic can help managers reframe how they view off-site productivity.