Management

DCAA’s auditing triage continues to draw criticism

Pentagon inspector general says execution of risk-based approach missed $250 million in savings.

Pay & Benefits

The Pentagon says no to disabled daughter of Navy captain

A creative therapy was working on a severely disabled young woman. Yet the Pentagon decided it would no longer be covered by military insurance.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Christmas is up and crime is down

The holiday season is here and late-night takes note.

Oversight

Poll shows ambivalence on fiscal cliff, support for Rice

Public is OK with raising taxes on the wealthy and against entitlement reform, survey finds

Management

The Four Skills Employees Need in 2013

Employers are looking for particular skill sets in new and current employees.

Nextgov

Pentagon cyber activities could grab $120 billion

Funding shift could occur if lawmakers grant flexibility to apportion $1.2 trillion in cuts required under 2011 Budget Control Act.

Pay & Benefits

House GOP continues to push federal employee pay and benefits reforms

Pay freeze extension, changes to federal pensions could be part of a final deficit-reduction agreement.

Management

Mars Curiosity's ‘History Making’ Discovery Revealed, With a Caveat

NASA announced the discovery of organic compounds on the surface of Mars, though won't yet say if they originated from the planet's surface.

Oversight

Senate unanimously approves Hatch Act update

Bill would expand the range of possible penalties for employees who violate the law.

Pay & Benefits

Analysis: Debunking the ambition myth as an excuse for the gender wage gap

Career and family choices aren't the only thing holding back women's earnings. Recent research shows that there is bias, too ... even if we're uncomfortable to call it out.

Oversight

McCain calls Kerry 'Mr. Secretary'

Kerry jokes about their failed presidential campaigns.

Pay & Benefits

Feds petition to get Christmas Eve off

If the movement gains 25,000 signatures, the White House will issue a response.

Management

Obama Tackles Questions about Fiscal Cliff on Twitter

President Obama took to Twitter to answer people's questions about tax increases associated with the fiscal cliff negotiations.

Management

Best Way to Deal With the Debt Ceiling? Kill It

The best solution would be to abolish the debt ceiling forever.

Management

Dems Press Republicans For Specific Fiscal Plans

Democrats on Sunday said the GOP needs to put forth specific plans to solve the problem.

Nextgov

VA trademarks ‘GI Bill’ to stop commercial rip-off artists

Department will issue terms of use within the next six months.

Management

GSA makes long-awaited move to consolidate FBI headquarters

Requests for information are part of Obama plan to shrink federal footprint.