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Security Gaps Could Let Hackers Edit Government Spending Data, Watchdog Says

New and old flaws in systems at a Treasury Department bureau added up to “a significant deficiency,” according to the Government Accountability Office.  

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Tens of Thousands of Fish Travel by Truck Between Great Lakes States

“There has to be a cooperative spirit or it just flat-out won’t work,” according to Ed Eisch, fish production program manager for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Management

House Passes First IRS Reforms in 20 Years

Bipartisan batch of nine bills approved during Tax Day website freeze.

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DHS is Lukewarm on the Bug Bounty Programs Congress Keeps Pushing

A bill mandating a DHS bug bounty passed the Senate Tuesday, but the department says it would duplicate work it’s already doing.

Tech

The Military Will Award $10 Million To The Company That Can Launch Satellites On Short Notice

The Air Force is desperate to replace larger satellites that are vulnerable to attack, and fast.

Management

Agencies Must Change Their Recruiting Strategies

Only 42 percent of federal employees believe their agencies recruit people with the right skills.

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Lawmakers Push for Program to Improve Urban Flood Hazard Maps

Bipartisan legislation would create a four-year pilot project within the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Management

Budget Director Promises Appropriate Punishment for Pruitt’s Spending Violations, Details on Funding Cuts

Mulvaney also defends cuts at an agency he concedes he’s never heard of.

Pay & Benefits

OMB Chief Defends Pay Freeze, Pay for Performance

In House testimony, Mulvaney sets May time frame for release of agency reorganization plans.

Management

Elon Musk’s Advice For When You’re Dragged Into Useless Meetings

The serial entrepreneur has as little patience for meetings as you do.

Management

Five 'Ethical Leadership' Values In James Comey's Book

Whatever you think of the fired FBI chief, his exploration of leadership is worthy of reflection.

Pay & Benefits

OPM Outlines Pay Changes, the Future of Long-Term Care and More

A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.

Management

Nominees to Postal Board Promise to Challenge Trump on Any False Amazon Claims

The would-be board members also vow to protect and grow the cash-strapped mailing agency.

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DHS Funds Tech to Root Out Malware in Government Mobile Apps

The tool, developed with Red Hat, is one of several the department is touting at the RSA Cybersecurity conference.

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The Gatekeepers of the Government's Other Transaction Deals

Agencies don’t always know which companies have the bleeding-edge technology they seek. That’s where consortia come in.

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Why More School Districts Are Holding Class Just Four Days a Week

Today school districts in parts of 22 states use a four-day week, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Management

Analysis: Scott Pruitt’s Scandals Aren’t So Bad — By Russian Standards

The actions of Donald Trump's EPA chief that raise ethical questions would be seen as normal for officials in certain other countries with little rule of law.