Management
J. Edgar Hoover’s Oversteps: Why FBI Directors Are Forbidden From Getting Cozy With Presidents
Hoover abused his power as FBI director to serve presidents' interests. The reforms that followed were set up to prevent it from happening again.
Management
House Republicans Push for Expedited, Consolidated 2018 Spending Bill
Democrats want regular order, say there’s not enough time to pass omnibus legislation this summer.
Management
White House Denies that Trump Vacancies Impair Agency Reforms
Management adviser talks up consultation with career staff, says there will be a “not insignificant” announcement on agency reorganization plans this week.
Management
When Is a Leak Ethical?
Leaking classified information violates the law. But it doesn't mean that people are abandoning their ethics.
Management
Shakeup at GSA as Two Executives Resign
Merging technology services with acquisition leaves Tom Sharpe without a job.
Management
Government Needs to Redefine the HR Function
Human resources offices were not staffed or enabled to play a prominent role in what promises to be a contentious restructuring.
Management
ICE Shuts Down Program for Asylum-Seekers
With the family case management program scheduled to close on June 20, more asylum-seekers and refugees face harsh conditions in detention centers.
Defense
Homeland Security IG: Secret Service Budget Not Sufficient to Improve Hiring
Low morale, burnout and attrition remain key challenges to the embattled agency.
Management
Comey’s Testimony Exposed The Management Tactic That Cowardly Leaders Love
"It's a brilliant way to let accountability roll down hill."
Management
Analysis: Is It Time for the U.S. to Rein in the Presidency?
Two historians consider whether it’s time to raise the possibility of decentralization amid frustrations with the federal government.
Management
Trump Announces New Federal Office to Cut Government Waste
President promises "penalties" for federal agencies dragging their feet on permitting.
Management
Five Ways to Reform Government With a Focus on the Customer
Agencies must submit their plans to the White House Office of Management and Budget by the end of June.
Management
The Incompetence Defense
Republican senators suggest Trump is innocent because he didn’t try very hard to obstruct justice, or because he was bad at it.
Management
It Takes the Government More Than Two Years to Hire an Immigration Judge
GAO report shows how a backlogged system could jam Trump’s deportation priorities.
Management
To fix Infrastructure, Fix the Budget Scoring Process
The way the system works, there’s no penalty for failing to provide ongoing maintenance.
Management
Comey: 'I Was Fired Because of the Russia Investigation'
Trump himself has publicly acknowledged that Russia was on his mind when he made the decision to fire Comey.
Management
State Department Defends Lack of Daily Press Briefings as Temporary
Daily give-and-take was routine during past administrations.
Management
Is Trump’s Plan to Privatize Air-Traffic Control a Good Idea?
It might occasionally make flying a smoother experience. But it also might hurt smaller airports.
Management
Documenting Conversations With Your Boss Can Be Smart
When it's your word against your manager's, it helps to have to have proof.
Management