Nextgov
Only 11 Percent of Federal IT Runs on the Cloud, Watchdog Says
The Government Accountability Office found the tech’s adoption at civilian agencies has been significantly higher than in the Defense Department.
Oversight
Ex-Regulatory Chief Disturbed by Trump Team’s Failure to Cooperate With Watchdogs
Former officials bless coming bipartisan transparency and retroactive regulatory review bills.
Nextgov
Former Federal CIO: Artificial Intelligence Will Change the World
Applying the technology to raw data sets may help transform government IT projects, Vivek Kundra said.
Defense
Don’t Expect the Military’s Next Fighter to Be Joint
While the Navy’s and Air Force’s next tactical jet might share some capabilities, a Navy official says, they won’t share an airframe.
Management
Senior IRS Leaders Launch Review of Agency’s Partnership With TurboTax and H&R Block
Both the IRS and its inspector general are investigating the partnership with the tax software industry in response to ProPublica’s reporting.
Management
One State's Proven Strategy for Civil Service Reform
Under the leadership of former Gov. Haslam, Tennessee succeeded in shifting to outcomes-based management.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Reacts to the Kentucky Derby
He misspelled "Kentucky" in his tweet and derided winning on a technicality.
Route Fifty
City's Restriction on Women Going Topless in Public Withstands Court Challenge
The ruling in the Missouri case follows at least two other court decisions this year involving the "free the nipple" movement.
Route Fifty
At the Border, Local Governments Scramble to House Migrants
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Pennsylvania considers a gift-ban for lawmakers … Georgia passes law to identify children with dyslexia … Massachusetts enforces ban the box legislation.
Management
White House and Public Service Group Recognize Two Sets of Distinguished Feds
It's important to recognize outstanding civil servants, especially after the longest-ever government shutdown, nonprofit leader says.
Nextgov
The Pentagon’s Software Buying Has Been Outdated Since 1987
The Defense Department needs to rethink how it buys and develops software, according to Defense Innovation Board report.
Management
The Government Isn’t Reuniting Migrant Children With Legal Guardians
The court ruling that forced the Trump administration to reunite families separated at the border applies only to parents, excluding legal guardians.
Management
Contractors Advise Lawmakers on How to Reduce Pain During the Next Shutdown
House Democrats’ field hearing spotlights suffering from the most recent lapse in appropriations as message to colleagues.
Management
Lawmakers Urge Social Security Administration to Back Off 'Anti-Labor' Proposals
A bipartisan group of House members suggests management may be circumventing a court order barring implementation of controversial Trump executive orders.
Nextgov
FBI Starts Over On Enterprise IT Recompete With New Draft Solicitation
Contracting officials made some small but significant changes to the latest draft solicitation for ITECS.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Bill Would Expand Federal Job Opportunities for Foreign Service Spouses
The measure aims to bring equity between military and civilian personnel serving overseas.
Management
Workplaces Function Better When They Make Room for Defiance
The best bosses recognize that defiant employees are sometimes right and that, even when they’re not, their disagreement is useful.
Management
Just 16 Minutes Of Sleep Loss Can Harm Work Concentration The Next Day
The health dangers of not getting enough restorative sleep have been documented for some time. Now, studies are suggesting that sleep loss is not only bad for your health but also for your job.
Defense
Robots and Lasers Are Bringing Shipbuilding into the Digital Age
Even decades-old aircraft carriers are being mapped onto digital models at Newport News Shipbuilding.
Oversight