Management
GSA Announces $2.5 Billion Modernization of Federal Payroll and Leave Systems
The last major payroll provider consolidation took place under the George W. Bush administration.
Oversight
Republican Leaders Confront an Immigration Revolt on Two Sides
As House moderates near success in forcing votes on DACA, Speaker Paul Ryan is facing another uprising from the conservatives who tanked the farm bill on Friday.
Management
White House Issues Its Vision for Greener Federal Operations
A new executive order tasks agencies with boosting energy efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.
Route Fifty
So States Ban Bump Stocks. Now How Do They Enforce the Law?
New Jersey is not the only state having trouble enforcing its ban. In Massachusetts, where residents had until February to surrender their bump stocks, State Police received just three devices.
Nextgov
Census Bureau Goes Tech Shopping for 2020 Count
The bureau is looking for help with background vetting, app testing and other prep for the decennial.
Tech
Science in the Age of Trump
Key federal vacancies and policies dismissing climate change worry many in the field.
Management
These Agencies Saw the Biggest Changes in Use of 'Official Time' Over Two Years
OPM report notes an overall increase in use of the practice of 4.12 percent from fiscal 2014 to fiscal 2016.
Management
Trump’s Pick to Lead VA Is a Surprise to Many, Including the Nominee
Robert Wilkie has been serving in the job in an acting capacity since March.
Management
NASA Chief: 'I Fully Believe and Know the Climate Is Changing'
“I also know that we human beings are contributing to it in a major way,” Jim Bridenstine said, taking an unusual stance for his administration.
Defense
Senate Confirms Gina Haspel to Be the First Woman to Lead the CIA
Several Democrats set aside concerns about Haspel's past involvement in the torture of suspected terrorists.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Mueller Investigation Turns One Year Old
The president celebrated with a tweet.
Route Fifty
There's Fresh Interest in Reviving an Old Intergovernmental Commission
A U.S. House task force is looking at the possibility of a 2.0 version of the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.
Nextgov
VA Signs $10 Billion Health Records Contract With Cerner
VA will formally pursue the same health records platform as the Pentagon.
Nextgov
Government Should ‘Stop Pretending’ Your Social Security Number is Secret
Cyber experts want Congress to explore different ways to prove people’s identities.
Management
OPM Reports 4 Percent Increase in Use of Official Time Over Two Years
Unions call agency’s report, which measures changes from fiscal 2014 to fiscal 2016, misleading about data and official time policies.
Route Fifty
Self-Driving Vehicle Backers Push for ‘Federal Framework’
“If there is no action on this legislation, the result will be delayed testing and deployment in the United States of these life-saving technologies,” said Audi of America’s senior policy strategist.
Nextgov
Pentagon is Planning Another Bug Bounty Contract
The contract envisions some short contests of just a few weeks and some that are ongoing.
Management