Management
Trump’s EPA Consolidation Begins
One career employees says staff feel as if they are ‘in occupied territory.’
Management
OMB Staffs Up as Trump Team Preps Agencies for Budget Cuts
The White House is expected to issue new guidance on reductions later this week.
Management
The U.S. is About to Stop Buying Tomahawk Missiles, Like the Ones That Hit Syria
But it’s planning to upgrade its existing stock — and lay the groundwork for a next-generation cruise missile.
Management
Here’s What U.S. Missiles Hit At the Syrian Airbase
And why Shayrat Airfield’s runways weren’t one of the targets.
Defense
Trump Created a Makeshift Situation Room at Mar-a-Lago for a Briefing on the Syria Bombing
His Florida resort has been described as vulnerable to foreign spying.
Management
Senator’s Bill Requiring Posting of Program Costs Might Itself Be Costly
Lankford’s Taxpayer Right to Know Act would cost $18 million from 2018-2020, CBO says.
Management
The Path to Better Management of Government’s Huge Programs
A new law guides the way to delivering on large-scale change initiatives.
Nextgov
DHS Achieves an Acquisition First for the Agency
The department's acquisition programs have struggled for years, but there are signs of a turnaround.
Management
Small Agency Takes Heat for Steep Drop in Employee Satisfaction Scores
House Oversight subcommittee gives management at the Surface Transportation Board 45 days to come up with a plan to improve relations with the rank-and-file.
Management
Republicans and Democrats Look to Preserve, Expand Obama Hiring Rule
Reform would give ex-felons better chance at federal employment.
Management
Old Brains Need as Much Sleep as Young Brains, but They’re Worse at Getting It
As you age, your brain gets worse at telling itself to shut down at night.
Management
Federal Auditor Considering Review of Trump Hiring Freeze Effectiveness
Senators say it may hurt agencies and workforce morale, and not save any money.
Management
Civil Service System Is an Outdated Relic, But Congress Should Tread Carefully
Groups caution the Trump administration against repeating mistakes of previous reform efforts.
Management
White House Formalizes Agency Duties to Curb Regulations
Trump’s 2-for-1 reduction plan centralizes enforcement of cost caps.
Management
Four Ways to Give Your Employees Better Feedback, From Management Veterans
For starters, forget about the "feedback sandwich."
Nextgov
GSA May Make Industry Participation in Data Reporting Pilot Optional
Voluntary participation in the 3-year pilot had been higher than expected, leaving officials to consider whether mandating participation was necessary.
Management
How Transparent Accounting Leads to Smarter Decisions
For companies and governments alike, massaging the numbers is a losing long-term strategy.
Management
Defense Contractors See End of Budget Decline
Pentagon awards rose by a surprising 7 percent in 2016, think tank says.
Management
Pentagon Needs to Set Clear Goals to Improve Acquisition Workforce
GAO notes improvements in how the department administers its workforce development fund, but says more needs to be done.
Management