Oversight
Scholars Urge Lawmakers Investigating Trumpworld to Focus on Substance
Successful congressional investigations are well-planned, careful and committed to finding the truth, paper argues.
Management
Senate, White House Must Resolve Stalemate That Has Disabled Federal Employee Grievance Board
More than 2,000 work-related appeals have gone unanswered, undermining merit principles and agency performance.
Management
In Acquisition, Standing Still Is the Biggest Risk
Urgent mission needs demand innovative procurement tools; fortunately, agencies have options.
Oversight
The U.S. Government Might Charge For Satellite Data Again – Here’s Why That Would Be A Big Mistake
Since 2008, Landsat data has been free for the world to use, spurring new applications and scientific research. But that door could soon slam shut.
Nextgov
U.S. Marshals Want Help Disposing of Virtual Currencies
The service is gathering market research on vendors capable of storing and disposing of cryptocurrencies seized during investigations.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Paul Manafort Gets Sentenced
President Donald Trump's former campaign manager will be in prison for a while.
Management
Administration's Failure to Hire More Employees to Support Immigration System Meets Bipartisan Criticism
Customs and Border Protection and Justice Department face pressure from Congress to meet mandated hiring levels.
Route Fifty
Health Advocates Urge Rejection of Medicaid Work Mandates in Non-Expansion States
Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee and Alabama have all asked the Trump administration to allow them to implement work requirements.
Defense
ISIS Is ‘Waiting for the Right Time to Resurge’: CENTCOM Commander
Gen. Joseph Votel offered lawmakers warnings on Syria — and an upbeat message on Afghanistan.
Route Fifty
Give Up Some Green to Go Green? Bond Investors May Be Reluctant
New research finds the pricing of tax-exempt municipal “green bonds” is nearly identical to similar non-green securities.
Management
Why Women Leaders Are Outperforming Men
In a knowledge economy, relationship excellence is especially critical to employee engagement, productivity and innovation.
Defense
Afghanistan Contractor Forfeits $25 Million After Watchdog Disclosure
Justice settlement based on False Claims Act reveals inflated costs for military supplies.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Won’t Be Getting Their Pay Raise This Week
Nearly a month after President Trump signed the law authorizing a pay increase for federal civilian employees, the raise still has not been implemented.
Management
Women’s First NIH Grants Tend To Be $41K Less
First-time women principal investigator scientists receive considerably less funding from the National Institutes of Health than their male peers do, even at top research institutions, according to a new study.
Oversight
Taxpayer Advocate: IRS Will Need 12-18 Months to Recover From Shutdown
Retiring Olson makes valedictory plea for more funding.
Route Fifty
A Push to Rework How Buildings Are Declared Historic
The legislation, proposed in Oregon, would implement a public process for historic designation and provide tax credits for rehab work.
Pay & Benefits
Annuities, Withdrawals and More
Responses to more questions and comments from readers.
Nextgov
NOAA Celebrates Weather Satellite Removal From GAO’s High Risk List
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration successfully navigated a major challenge to one of its weather satellite systems that could have derailed U.S. weather forecasting.
Management
Defense Dominates Experiment in Streamlined Bidding for Innovation
Civilian agencies are missing an opportunity.
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