Management
White House Proposes a Massive Reorganization of Federal Agencies
The plan, which aims to cut “bloated” bureaucracy, would likely face stiff resistance in Congress.
Nextgov
NSA ‘Systematically Moving’ All Its Data to The Cloud
The National Security Agency is all-in on cloud.
Route Fifty
U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way for Greater Online Sales Tax Collections by States
The 5-4 decision in the case South Dakota v. Wayfair overturns a 1992 case that said states could only require internet retailers to collect sales taxes if they had a physical presence in the state.
Tech
NASA Can’t Find Most Of The Asteroids Threatening Earth, But It Has a Plan
Too bad we don't know where they are.
Management
The Best Employees Are Not The Agreeable Ones, According To Adam Grant
Prepare to see conventional wisdom challenged.
Management
The Most Shocking Abuse Allegations Against Shelters For Immigrant Children
"There were reports of sexual abuse and staff making developmentally disabled girls fight for snacks."
Nextgov
Just 5 Percent of Federal Contractors Are Fully Protecting Against Email Spoofing
That leaves their partner agencies more vulnerable to malware attacks.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Where Can Kirstjen Nielsen Eat In Peace?
Mexican is out. So is Carl's Jr. Probably Hooters, too.
Route Fifty
Election Security Threats Loom As Midterms Near, State Officials Say
But some note progress. “I think we’re in a much better position than two years ago,” says Minn. Secretary of State Steve Simon.
Management
Trump Wants All Government Agencies to Help House Detained Immigrant Families
The president made the appeal in his executive order to end the separation of families at the border.
Route Fifty
U.S. Cities Ready to Compete for a World Cup Windfall
With estimates nearing a half billion in net economic benefit for cities that play host to the games, the 2026 World Cup makes Amazon HQ2 seem very 2018.
Nextgov
SEC 'Forces Innovation' With New Data Science Program and a Massive IT Contract
The SEC is doing IT differently than it used to in the name of innovation.
Management
Senate Rejects Bill to Rescind $15 Billion From Federal Agencies
White House pledges to continue to fight for spending cuts.
Management
Senate GOP Report Blasts Officials for Improper Medicaid Payments
The $37 billion that annually goes to fraudsters represents 26 percent of governmentwide improper payments.
Route Fifty
Data, Police and Mental Health: How a Pennsylvania County Helps People in Distress
Mental health co-responder programs are increasingly common in law-enforcement agencies across the country, due largely to declines in the resources available to mental health providers that have forced police officers and sheriff’s deputies to take on additional responsibilities when answering calls.
Pay & Benefits
A Possible Pay Raise, A Panel Pushes Benefits Cuts, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
Employee Advocates Implore Federal Watchdog to Protect Labor-Management Officials
Trump's workforce executive orders could lead to retaliation against those who engage in good faith talks, groups say.
Nextgov
Can a Small Business Take Over DISA’s Multimillion Perimeter Security Contract?
The defense agency issued two RFIs asking small and disadvantaged businesses whether they can support the Gateway Security program.
Management
How a Contractor’s Bid Protest Was a Surprise Boost for Procurement Innovation
Acquisition reform advocates should be delighted, not despondent over GAO’s recent rejection of the Pentagon’s unusual cloud deal.
Management