Management
$85 Million OPIC-Financed Hotel in Afghanistan Was Never Completed
Watchdog says international business loan agency failed to examine facts on ground.
Tech
A Visit to Treasury’s DATA Act Nerve Center
Spending transparency is just the first step—the real reward is in measuring program outcomes.
Nextgov
GSA Wants Transaction-Level Purchasing Data
A new rule would change reporting requirements for contractors.
Management
Social Psychologists Have Identified When It Is Smart to Brag and When to Keep Quiet
Brag on a job interview, but not on a date.
Management
Obama, Issuing Veto Threat, Tells Agencies to Continue Issuing 'Midnight' Regulations
White House pushes back on attempt to limit 11th hour rules.
Management
The 40 Toughest Management Jobs in Government
Nonprofit group offers advice to Trump transition team on successfully filling the most critical leadership jobs in federal agencies.
Management
New Ebook: Surviving the Transition to a New Administration
The Obama administration wants to make the 2016-2017 presidential transition the smoothest in history.
Management
What Trump’s Secretary of Labor Could Do
His rumored choices have very different backgrounds but all seem to share a belief that the government has put too many restrictions on business.
Management
Trump Team Resolves Paperwork Problem That Had Stalled Transition
Vice President-elect Mike Pence signs necessary document Tuesday night.
Management
Why Donald Trump (and His Family) Won’t Be Subject to Security Clearance Background Checks
A CIA chef undergoes more scrutiny for his job than does the president to receive the nation’s most closely-held secrets.
Management
Despite $5.6B Loss in 2016, Postal Service Financial Outlook Improves
Income shrinks as the Postal Service is forced to cut prices.
Management
TRICARE Bid Protests Denied
The government’s watchdog found no reason to sustain challenges to a pair of lucrative Defense contracts to deliver military health care.
Management
Living in an Extreme Meritocracy Is Exhausting
A society that glorifies metrics leaves little room for human imperfections.
Management
Trump Transition Reportedly Stalled by Paperwork Lapse
National security adviser Mike Rogers leaves team after just a few days.
Nextgov
GSA to Offer Cloud-Based Contract Writing System Next Year
The pay-as-you-go system will offer guidance as well as reduce costs, according to GSA.
Management
Pay for Performance Could Be Coming to Federal Agencies
Vice president-elect Mike Pence was governor of a state with a strong commitment to rewarding good performance.
Management
Path for Agency Funding Unclear as Congress Begins Lame-Duck Session
Republicans are discussing a short-term measure to give Trump administration more say.
Management
The Trump Administration Starts to Take Shape
To the dismay of some Republicans and Democrats alike, Steve Bannon has earned a top spot in the White House’s inner circle.
Nextgov
FBI Awards Dataminr Contract for Twitter 'Firehose'
Twitter has said the service would not be available to members of the intelligence community.
Management