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
An Inside Look At How Trump’s Infamous Jobs Day Tweet Roiled Some Government Economists
"The email subject lines run the gamut: "Interesting," "In case you didn't see this," "Holy moley," "Breach by POTUS," "Is it OK for us now too?"
Management
SpaceX Pulls Ahead of Boeing in the Race to Fly American Astronauts
NASA says both companies are behind schedule—but one is closer to the finish line.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Specific Language In The President's Tweets
When Trump says the Justice Department "should" cancel the Mueller probe, is it a command or an opinion?
Defense
Cargo Bases in Space: Air Force General Wants Them Within a Decade
The service’s mobility chief is already talking with SpaceX and other companies about the possibilities of orbiting supply dumps.
Nextgov
Mike Pence’s Cybersecurity Speech (Annotated)
The vice president delivered a fiery campaign-style cybersecurity speech at a Homeland Security cyber conference Tuesday. Here’s an explainer.
Management
House and Senate Again Decline to Fund Trump's Proposed Homeland Security Hiring Spree
The chambers have different ideas for fiscal 2019, but neither matches the White House's requests.
Management
How To Be Assertive—Even When You’re Constantly Talked Over
Assertive people seek out win-win scenarios and make their desires and beliefs known.
Management