Management

TSA Officials Faulted for Favoritism in Handling of Sexual Harassment Case

Higher-ups intervened to overturn removal order in 2015, IG finds.

Management

Republicans Rally Ranks for Month-Long Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown

House Speaker Paul Ryan said he is hopeful "cool heads" will prevent agencies from closing.

Management

How to Build Credibility as a Manager

Whether you’re a new manager or have years of experience, these 16 behaviors to help you grow in the job.

Management

Government Would Function Better if IGs and Congress Worked Together

Many important issues go unaddressed because of a lack of communication between the IG offices and Capitol Hill.

Management

It's Unclear Whether New Law and Push from Trump Have Increased VA Firings

Internal department data show an increase but public data show a drop off.

Oversight

Trump Continues to Set Records for Agency Vacancies

Less than 40 percent of key Senate-confirmed appointments have a nominee.

Management

Just One in Six Feds Say They’re Excited to Implement Trump's Agenda

Most feds report feeling disrespected by the president and many say they are leaving federal service soon.

Management

Misery Loves Bureaucracy: Why Technology Hasn’t Saved Government

Information-sharing tools work best in a culture of openness and collaboration.

Management

IRS Plunges Into Tax Law Changes Even as Its Budget Remains Shaky

Taxpayer Advocate slams funding and low returns from new private collection effort.

Management

Ambassador Resigned Because He Doesn’t Want To Work For Trump

Morale at the Department of State has flagged since Trump took office.

Defense

The Pentagon’s Secrecy Is Undermining Its Quest for a Bigger Budget

Last year, U.S. Navy and defense leaders warned their people to watch what they say. Lawmakers say that’s made it harder to argue for spending bumps on Capitol Hill.

Management

White House Sued Over 'Cloaked' Agency Reorganization Proposals

OMB's failure to disclose public suggestions is "height of hypocrisy," group says.

Management

The Psychology Behind Performance-Based Bonuses is Total Bunk

Scrapping your employees performance bonuses not cuts costs, but could make workers happier and more productive.

Defense

Navy: More Ships, Tech, Training, Could Help Prevent Collisions at Sea

The comments come as the Pentagon prepares to submit a budget plan expected to call for increases in the size of the military.

Management

First CFO Survey of Trump Era Spotlights Skepticism Over Agency Reorganization Plans

Most agency finance chiefs harbor doubts that the strategies will actually improve efficiency, though some see opportunity.