Management
Fleshed-Out Trump Budget Would Cut $48.8 Billion in Program Spending
New documents reflect “aggressive set of actions to redefine” the role of government.
Management
ATF Rushed Sole-Source Contracts Without Market Research, Watchdog Finds
Agency met small business award goals, mostly to Alaska Native Corporations.
Defense
Who Are The Private Contractors Fighting In Iraq And Afghanistan? An Inside Look At This Invisible Military Force
A new study looks at obituaries of private military contractors killed at war. The majority are white men with significant military experience.
Management
White House Declines to Help GAO Review Appointee Ethics Disclosures
Watchdog review of Interior, HHS and Small Business Administration recommends legislation to strengthen transparency.
Management
Move to Depoliticize Security Clearances Could Face Resistance
Reports of Trump overruling intel agencies raises longtime tensions between branches.
Management
Consumer Rights Are Worthless Without Enforcement
There are basically two ways to enforce a consumer right: privately with a lawsuit or publicly via regulators.
Management
Democrats Look to Block Trump Administration From Closing Overseas Citizenship Services Offices
Lawmakers say the closings would disrupt key services, though agency promises a smooth transition.
Management
NASA Could Go to the Moon Next Year
The agency is willing to ditch its own billion-dollar rocket in favor of a commercial one, to meet a very tight deadline.
Management
10 Tips for Becoming a Better Leader
No one comes to the role fully prepared for the challenges.
Management
Chemical Board Settles with Managing Director After Three-Year Paid Leave
The government spent some $485,700 just to cover David Horowitz’ salary in a case that highlighted the inefficiencies of federal personnel management.
Management
Bill Would Ban Federal Contractors From Asking About Criminal History Early in Job Application Process
Legislation would codify delaying when federal hiring officials inquire about candidates’ criminal records, and apply the requirement to contractors as well.
Management
Boeing Has ‘Severe Situation’ After Parts Left in Tankers, Says Top USAF Buyer
Will Roper’s harsh assessment comes amid the unrelated grounding of company’s popular 737 Max jetliner.
Management
GSA Chief Declines to Disclose What She Discussed With Trump Regarding FBI HQ
Administrator says she has "no knowledge" of Trump exerting undue influence on decision making.
Management
Pentagon Forced to Go to Trial on Withheld FOIA Documents
Small business group has long sought subcontractor data from Sikorsky.
Management
U.S. Pulls Diplomats From Its Embassy In Caracas, and Tensions Between Venezuela and Brazil Escalate
Citing security concerns, the US is evacuating its embassy in Caracas, where President Maduro blames the US for a calamitous power outage. Venezuela's relations with Brazil are eroding quickly, too.
Management
Agencies Need to Move Beyond “People” Analytics to “Relational” Analytics
A new study suggests how a change in focus could improve organizations’ performance.
Management
Trump's Postal Reform Proposals Met With Criticism From Lawmakers, USPS Management
Administration, in turn, blasts several key bipartisan provisions of potential postal overhaul legislation.
Management
Transparency Groups Sue Health and Human Services Over Website Changes
Sunlight Foundation launches new portal to centralize monitoring of Trump "censorship."
Management