Management
VA Defends Expedited Firing Law Amid Accusations It's Creating 'Cultural Fear'
Lawmakers express bipartisan concern VA is overstepping its disciplinary mandate.
Management
If Your Weapons Aren’t Cyber-Hardened, Expect to Lose Pentagon Contracts
The Pentagon intends to start assessing its weapons’ resistance to hacks, instead of leaving that to manufacturers.
Nextgov
Pentagon Wants to Move Some Cyber Defense Operations to the Cloud
The Defense Department’s considering a cloud extension of its Acropolis system, which it describes as “where we fight” in cyberspace.
Management
Treasury and IRS Move to Protect Donor Anonymity
Controversy over alleged targeting of conservatives prompts new rule for nonprofits.
Nextgov
Critical Update: Rep. Will Hurd Explains Why Everyone Should Care About Government Tech
For episode 5, Nextgov goes to Capitol Hill to talk with one of the most persistent voices on federal IT management and reform.
Management
A New Study Compared Formal And Informal Communication At Work, And The Results Are No Fun
Sometimes boring meetings are necessary.
Management
How a New Contracting Tool is Shaking Up Federal Procurement
Other transaction authority presents an formidable challenge to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. That’s a good thing.
Management
Special Counsel Employees Say They’re Reluctant to File Internal Complaints
Watchdog cites lack of procedural clarity and fear of managers as agency tackles backlog.
Route Fifty
Four States File Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Tax Deduction Changes
New York, Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey filed the lawsuit in federal court.
Tech
Could New Software Speed Up FOIA Responses?
EPA, State Department and other agencies face major backlogs of information requests.
Oversight
Trump’s Meeting With Putin Draws Alarmed Responses From Both Parties
The president’s remarks casting doubt on Russian interference in the 2016 election drew rebukes both implicit and explicit from those close to, and within, his own administration.
Management
The U.S. is Charging an NRA member With Being a Russian Secret Agent
In a March 2016 email, Butina wrote, "All we needed is from Putin's side. The rest is easier."
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Got a World Cup Ball From Putin
How well did the two presidents' meeting go?
Route Fifty
Plenty for Local Leaders to Consider as Opportunity Zones Ramp Up
National Association of Counties members are told now is the time to get involved in attracting investment.
Pay & Benefits
As Lawmakers Renew Push for Repeal, OPM Says Workforce Orders Are What Feds Want
Vulnerable Senate Democrats say orders undermine merit system principles and reduce accountability.
Oversight
Judges' Union: Supreme Court Decision an 'Excuse' to Politicize ALJs
Union is examining all avenues to stop executive order removing ALJs from the competitive service.
Route Fifty
Replenishing a Food Desert, One Store at a Time
In Dayton, a community-owned and operated grocery store will set up shop in the heart of one of Ohio's largest food deserts.
Management
There Are Two Types Of Respect. Lack One, And You’ll Hate Your Job
We all want to be treated with respect, but not all respect is the same.
Oversight
Trump Blames Bad Relations With Russia on Everything but Russia
In Helsinki, the president preferred to pin the problem on “many years of U.S. foolishness and stupidity.”
Management