Oversight
Play of the Day: A New EPA Challenge Coin Design
Scott Pruitt wants an agency symbol to more reflect his values.
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Some Good News (For Once) About the Nation’s Opioid Abuse Crisis
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Okla. teachers declare victory … Calif. city manager accused of unlawful recordings … N.M. small towns oppose faster internet … and Florida sees uptick in sinkholes.
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2018 Hurricane Season Awaits Communities Still Recovering From 2017
Local officials have pushed for hazard mitigation funds as well as outstanding FEMA reimbursements.
Nextgov
FBI Considering One $5 Billion Contract For All IT Supplies, Services
A request for information sheds light on the FBI’s upcoming IT Supplies and Support Services contract, including the bureau’s preference to include all such services in a single contract.
Management
VA Denies Accusations of Restricting Hiring at Local Facilities
Senators say new policy was initiated to push veterans toward private sector care.
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The State Pension Funding Gap: 2016
Investment shortfalls, insufficient contributions reduced funded levels for public worker retirement plans
Oversight
Treasury and White House Regulatory Chief Agree to Vet IRS Rules
Neomi Rao promises to avoid delaying implementation of new tax law.
Management
Analysis: Firing Rosenstein Won’t Save Trump
The move would come at a high political cost, and have little effect on the actual investigation.
Management
You Aren't Too Nice To Be Leadership Material
Being nice is not considered cool. Or powerful. Or effective. But it should be.
Pay & Benefits
Where Retirement Benefits Came From
A brief history, from military pensions to Social Security.
Oversight
Hill Investigators Uncover New 'Unethical and Potentially Illegal' Allegations Against Pruitt
Former EPA staffer details accusations of wasteful spending and retaliation at the agency.
Management
Trump's New Pick to Lead State Promises to Fill 'Demoralizing' Vacancies
Pompeo says he will help department "find its swagger" by making employees feel "relevant."
Nextgov
How the IRS Cut Tax Season Headaches by 19 percent
The agency's early outreach efforts appear to be paying off.
Defense
From 'Give Me a Break' to 'Get Ready'
Donald Trump's ever-changing stance on U.S. intervention in Syria.
Management
Imagine the Possibilities of Real HR Reform
The HR function costs the federal government just under $2,000 per civilian employee, compared with approximately $1,400 in the private sector.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Paul Ryan Wants To Spend More Time With His Family
After he achieved his dream of tax cuts, Ryan will not seek reelection.
Management
Substance Abuse Agency Wants to End ‘Contractor-Driven’ Approach to Care
A contractor group calls SAMHSA chief’s decision to end technical assistance contracts misguided.
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Public Pension Cuts Appear to Be Stifling Recruitment, Study Finds
Benefit reductions can save money, but may also be making it tougher to attract workers to state and local government.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Make 32 Percent Less than Private Sector Counterparts, Salary Council Says
The Federal Salary Council recommends six new locality pay areas for 2019 in the group's first meeting since 2016.
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