Management
DCAA’s auditing triage continues to draw criticism
Pentagon inspector general says execution of risk-based approach missed $250 million in savings.
Nextgov
Hackers already are in your network. Now what?
Advice on dealing with cutting-edge intruders.
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
Oversight
Boehner's fiscal cliff counter offer doesn't satisfy White House
Plan does not raise enough in revenue, Democrats say.
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.
Pay & Benefits
Feds petition to get Christmas Eve off
If the movement gains 25,000 signatures, the White House will issue a response.
Management
The 'Plum Book' is out in print and digital formats
2012 edition features searchable Web app.
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