Oversight
IG Declines to Probe Treasury Secretary’s Possible Conflicts of Interest Relating to Russia Investigation
Steven Mnuchin served as the finance chairman of President Trump’s presidential campaign.
Management
OMB’s New Deputy for Management Faces a Big Challenge
Performance won’t improve until agencies have the flexibility to introduce more effective talent management practices.
Management
Congress Removes Some Roadblocks, But Path to Avoiding a Shutdown Still Unclear
Lawmakers were still sorting out their next steps just two days before the spending deadline.
Oversight
Hoyer: Republicans Still Don't Have the Votes on Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Democratic lawmakers decry GOP inaction on spending negotiations, while union officials note lack of communication.
Management
The Case for Moving Agencies Out of Washington
Smart government and smart politics aren’t the same thing.
Management
Making Government Work For All
Leaders must find new ways to deliver critical services across increasingly polarized communities.
Oversight
ICE Accused of Hiding Details of Immigration Prison Locations
Agency cites growing numbers of detainees in justifying contracts.
Defense
Pentagon Sexual Harassment Prevention Needs Fine-Tuning, Watchdog Says
GAO suggests Defense ensure all branches allow anonymous reporting of alleged incidents.
Management
For High-Performance Government, Deputy Secretaries Need to Act Like Chief Operating Officers
There is no substitute for a top leader’s focused attention—not memos from the executive suite, orders from OMB, or hearings by Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Watchdog: OPM Can Do More to Help Agencies Use Recruitment, Retention Incentives
A majority of agencies reported that they did not use special pay authorities due to financial constraints.
Management
Legal Specialists Defend GSA's Handover of Transition Emails to Mueller Probe
Letter from Trump counsel claiming that the transition emails were private and privileged largely seen as a political move.
Management
All the Key Department of Homeland Security Positions Trump Has Left Unfilled
Including every leadership position in the "Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction" office.
Management
Americans Don't Trust Government and They're Angry About It, Poll Finds
There’s widespread agreement on what government should be doing, just not on how to do it.
Management
A Checklist For When It's Time To Quit a Job, From the Ethics Chief Who Walked Out Under Trump
Three questions can determine when it's time to go.
Management
There’s a Trick To Improving Your Mood—But You Probably Don’t Want To Do It
It’s nearly impossible to control your thoughts and feelings, but you can control your behaviors.
Management
OPM Tells Agencies to Stop Working Collaboratively with Unions
Guidance for implementing President Trump’s executive order disbanding labor-management councils goes much further than a similar move made by President George W. Bush.
Management
ICE Detainees Face Inhumane Conditions, IG Finds
Illegal strip searches, rotten food and a lack of toilet paper number among the improper conditions.
Management