Management
The Federal Agencies Americans Like (and Dislike) the Most
Survey finds the same winner once again.
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These States are More Prepared for Public Health Emergencies
The National Health Security Preparedness Index analyzes 129 measures to rank which states are most—and least—prepared to handle large-scale public health emergencies.
Nextgov
NIST Is Staging An Armed Robbery To Improve Video Surveillance
Before researchers can test the latest video analytics, they need a variety of footage from different angles, conditions and recording quality.
Management
IRS Is Advised to Get Its Financial House in Order
GAO updates its long-standing critique of internal auditing deficiencies.
Management
Pentagon ‘Matchmakers’ Aim to Keep U.S. Tech Firms from Taking Chinese Money
Defense officials hope to protect cutting-edge technologies by getting innovative firms funded by U.S.-friendly investors.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More on The President's Taxes
Late-night has plenty of joked about Donald Trump losing billions of dollars.
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Wisconsin Legislators Push to Make Cash Tips Tax-Free
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Protesters disrupt hearing over Texas bill meant to prevent protests … New Orleans passes measure to clear homeless camps … Nebraska moves to ban shackling of pregnant women in prison.
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Pensions Have Shifted To Riskier Investments, Ratings Agency Finds
But the new report says that this trend isn’t necessarily producing stronger returns.
Management
Union Argues OPM Nominee Has a 'Fundamental Inability' to Run an Agency
A management group stands by its support of Dale Cabaniss, although it remains wary of the plan to dismantle the personnel agency.
Management
FEMA Used Google Rather Than Verified Registry to Fill Hurricane Relief Contracts
Agency that has come under recent scrutiny for handling of contracts rejects IG recommendations.
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Composting, Clean-Ups and Comprehensive Planning to Combat Litter
Prince George's County, Maryland, has struggled for years with litter. Officials have launched a multi-year, multi-pronged effort to tackle it.
Nextgov
Senate Bill Would Train Federal Buyers to Spot Counterintelligence Threats
The goal is to reduce the risks of adversaries gaining entry to agencies through their supply chains.
Management
Ex-Im Bank Swears in Leader with New Quorum
Senate vote on Wednesday ended three years of limited operability.
Nextgov
IRS Authority To Regulate Tax Prep Cybersecurity Has Gaps, Watchdog Says
Digital tax fraud schemes are on the rise but the IRS can only do so much to regulate third-party providers without more authority.
Defense
Trump Taps Shanahan To Lead Defense, Ending Months of Speculation
The nomination marks the beginning of the end of the tenure of the longest-serving acting defense secretary.
Nextgov
Report: Most 2020 Candidates Aren't Using Anti-Spoofing Email Protections
By failing to take advantage of DMARC protections, candidates could expose themselves to the types of phishing attacks that hit the Democratic National Committee in 2016.
Management
How to Keep Communication Quality High When Things Head in the Wrong Direction at Work
Five approaches to getting things back on track.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The World Series Champion Red Sox Visit The White House
Or maybe the "2018 World Cup Series Champions Boston Red Socks?"
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Denver Voters Decriminalize Psychedelic Mushrooms
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Police find over 1,000 guns in a home in Los Angeles … Ohio considers nixing film tax credits … New Orleans seeks infrastructure funding.
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