Management
Understanding Blockchain’s Promise for Government
The technology can help government drive improved performance and economic activity.
Route Fifty
Google Tool Offers Look at City Emissions, Solar Power Potential
The company's Environmental Insights Explorer features only five localities for now, but there are plans to expand it to thousands.
Management
Employee Engagement and Professional Development Top Management Agenda Progress Report
Officials say they also have made progress on streamlining federal hiring.
Defense
Pentagon Backs Off Controversial Changes to Contractor Pay Schedule
Lawmakers and industry officials had questioned a plan to pay companies less money up front.
Route Fifty
Seattle Prepares to Challenge FCC Over ‘Misguided’ 5G Order
More cities are expected to jump on the effort to overturn the ruling.
Management
Surprise Inspection of ICE Facility Reveals Nooses in Cells, Improper Discipline
Facility has history of suicide attempts and poor medical care, IG says.
Management
Agriculture Secretary’s Relocation Plan Draws Fire From 1,100 Researchers
Former agency officials join in letter to lawmakers warning of threat to scientific integrity.
Nextgov
DHS Secretary: No Sign China’s Trying to Hack Midterm Vote
The statement comes after President Trump warned of a Chinese election influence effort.
Management
A Setback for Trump's Plan to Slash Public Lands
Environmentalists and tribes won an early legal advantage in their battle to protect Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Does Not Drink Alcohol
The president joked about his non-consumption of alcohol on Monday.
Route Fifty
The Best Way to Bring a State or Local Public Corruption Tip to the FBI’s Attention
You could dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. But there’s a better way.
Management
Sammie Awards Honor NIH Genetics Pioneer and Other Exceptional Federal Employees
Eight winners among 27 finalists will be recognized at a Washington banquet.
Nextgov
12 Companies Tapped For Phase II of Agriculture’s Centers of Excellence Journey
The real work begins as a dozen companies sign on to implement the modernization strategies developed in the first phase of the program.
Management
VA Appeals Ruling That Could Force It to Rehire Fired Workers
Trump administration looks to reverse arbitrator's ruling; union will have until Oct. 24 to respond to VA's challenge.
Route Fifty
After the Storm Come the Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are all over North Carolina after Hurricane Florence. Counties will get $4 million in emergency funds to battle the pests.
News
With or Without Congress, Would-Be Government Reformers Are Eager to Get Started
Workforce planners would like to be given more freedom to experiment in areas such as hiring.
Nextgov
By the Numbers: Federal Agencies Face Uneven Struggle Hiring Young Tech Talent
At one civilian agency, IT pros over 60 years old outnumber their under 30 colleagues 19 to one.
Management
The Next Phase in the Improper Payments Battle: Prevention
Agencies typically recover only 47 cents of every overpaid dollar.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Stagnates in September
The retirement savings program’s fixed income bonds and small business fund both lost ground last month.
Oversight