Management
White House, Boeing In Final Stages of New Air Force One Deal
President Trump and Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg met in White House this week to break gridlock on price of new presidential planes.
Nextgov
Agencies Increasingly Need Help With Complex Professional Services Contracts
Move over IT, you’re not the only complicated procurement anymore.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Announces New Investment Chief
Previous head of investing, Ravindra Deo, was appointed executive director last year.
Management
EPA and National Archives Sued Over Scott Pruitt’s Record-Keeping Habits
Ethics groups argue Federal Records Act not being enforced.
Management
USCIS Deleted 'Nation of Immigrants' From Its Official Mission
The change in wording goes against a longstanding tradition for politicians from JFK to Trump himself.
Management
Your Hotshot Coworker Would Be a Terrible Boss, And Research Proves It
We soar to the level of our own incompetence.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Arming Teachers is One Solution to School Shootings
The president suggests giving bonuses to educators who carry a weapon.
Route Fifty
Grand Jury Indicts Missouri’s Governor on Felony Invasion of Privacy
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | A ‘sea change’ for Vermont gun politics; Trump slams Calif. law enforcement agencies; major flooding on many rivers in Midwest; PennDOT urges patience on potholes; and Sacramento mayor pushes major ‘tiny’ house plan.
Defense
New Report Notes Erosion of Pentagon’s Technological Advantage
The evidence ranges from a new long-range Chinese missile to ramped-up European defense spending, an annual assessment of the world’s militaries finds.
Pay & Benefits
81 Percent of Career Senior Executives Received Bonuses in Fiscal 2016
The average performance award neared $12,000, an increase of more than $3,000 from fiscal 2015.
Nextgov
Here’s How to Counter Fake News During a Disaster
A Homeland Security Department advisory group wants to help emergency responders control the social media conversation.
Route Fifty
Elder Abuse Is the ‘Silent Epidemic of Our Time’
The opioid abuse crisis may be contributing to a ‘staggering’ spike in adult protective services caseloads. And local officials fear the problem will only get worse.
Management
Watchdog Groups Create Guide to Help Feds Protect Themselves Against Political Misconduct
Extensive note taking can help federal scientists protect themselves and their work, experts say.
Defense
Senator Trained as Accountant Presses Pentagon on Pricey Audit
Budget chairman Enzi asks Mattis for timeline after report exposing flaws.
Nextgov
GSA Wants Streamlined Offer Forms
Think four documents or fewer for Multiple Award Schedules offers.
Tech
Government Regulation of Social Media Would Be a Cure Far Worse Than The Disease
Thirteen Russians were charged Friday with using social media to interfere with the 2016 election. A media expert explains why this should not lead to government regulation of social media.
Pay & Benefits
When Life-Changing Events Happen
Sometimes, you don’t want to wait for open season to make changes in your insurance coverage.
Management
How Agencies Can Improve Grant Management
Better information sharing and coordination should be top priorities.
Tech
