Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirement Claims Up Nearly 16 Percent So Far in 2018 Over the Same Period Last Year
Recent reports have shown that about one in seven federal workers is eligible to retire today, a rate that reaches as high as one in five at a few agencies.
Management
Taxpayers at Risk of Overpaying for an Ineffective Border Wall
Report shows Trump administration "has no clue what it is doing," Democratic lawmaker says.
Route Fifty
Federal, Tribal and Local Officials Join Effort to Save Orca
The 4-year-old whale, summering off the coast of Washington, is emaciated.
Management
The Trump Administration and California Are On Collision Course Over Vehicle Emissions Rules
Law scholars from California unpack the legal questions raised by the Trump administration's plan to roll back mileage standards and revoke California's ability to set more stringent rules.
Nextgov
Pentagon Prohibits Personnel From Using GPS Services in All ‘Operational Areas’
The device-agnostic policy applies to smartphones, tablets, fitness trackers, smartwatches and all other applications with geolocation features.
Management
Lawyers Defending Immigrant Children In Detention Are Relying On A Court Case From The 1980s
A 15-year-old fleeing violence in El Salvador came to the US in 1985. Her case set in motion a Supreme Court decision that would affect how authorities treat children in their custody for decades.
Management
Census Bureau Takes Hits from Lawsuits, GAO Review and Cancelled Contract
Government Publishing Office spent $5.5 million on a printing company for 2020 decennial forms that went bankrupt.
Management
A Guide For Crafting A Seamless Vacation, From Packing To Returning To Work
It's August, the "out of office" email's moment to shine.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Very Expensive Ostrich Outfit
Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort spent a lot of money on clothes.
Route Fifty
Figuring Out If 'Opportunity Zones' Can Revitalize Struggling Neighborhoods
In two Alabama cities, those laying groundwork for the new tax incentive program see both promise and risks in the investments it could spur.
Defense
FBI Brought Down Foreign Agents In The Past
An American pilot. A German aide on Capitol Hill. In the first and second world wars, the FBI effectively uprooted foreign influence campaigns. Today, the agency faces an uphill battle
Pay & Benefits
Government Still Owes Money to Feds Deployed to Hurricane Response Last Year
Meanwhile, many FEMA employees working emergencies before 2017 likely owe the government money for overpayments.
Management
What Managers Want in Civil Service Reform
A letter to lawmakers highlights priorities including training and pay reform.
Management
The Trick To Staying Close To Coworkers When You Work From Home
Being intentional makes all the difference.
Nextgov
Improve Your Agency's Customer Experience in 8 Steps
ACT-IAC unveiled a playbook for overhauling citizen-facing services.
Management
Small Business Advocate Wins $475K in Legal Fees After 4-Year Fight With Government
Lloyd Chapman’s long quest for Pentagon contract data may be over.
Nextgov
Government’s IT Watchdog on the Tech Challenges He Leaves Behind
After 16 years, the Government Accountability Office’s IT Director Dave Powner has seen federal technology improve but here’s what he hopes agencies and Congress continue to work on.
Oversight
Nonprofit Files Hatch Act Complaints on 10 White House Officials
Social media posts from budget director and press secretaries were partisan, group argues.
Management