Defense

Computer Crash Wipes Out Years of Air Force Investigation Records

Fraud and abuse investigations dating back to 2004 vanished when a database became corrupted, service officials said.

Management

The FAA Would Like Amazon to Stop Sending Packages That Could Combust

The FAA alleges that Amazon’s shipment was not packaged properly, nor was it labeled for hazardous materials.

Management

This Is No Way to Fix Defense Acquisition

The Senate’s plan, as spelled out in the defense authorization bill, could actually make things worse.

Management

Groups For and Against Gun Control Praise ATF, FBI Handling of Orlando Shooting

“We’re going to look hard at our own work to see whether there is something we should have done differently,” FBI Director James Comey said.

Nextgov

Industry to DOD: There’s Innovation in the Beltway, Too

The West Coast outreach doesn’t sit well with some members of the Beltway’s defense contracting base who feel ignored.

Management

Senate Looks Likely to Support Easier Outsourcing at the Pentagon

Unions, White House and lawmakers in both parties are still pushing back.

Management

In a First, Intel Community Publishes Its Diversity Numbers

Progress is shown in minority advancement, but percentages still trail other agencies.

News

George Voinovich, the Rare Politician Who Fought for Better Management

Former GOP senator, who died over the weekend, was a steadfast defender of federal employees.

Management

The Real Problem With Inflated Performance Evaluations

Any other management practice this intensely disliked—and flawed—would be scrapped.

Management

The Hell of Applying for Government Benefits

One mother’s story of trying to get federal assistance for her premature daughter shows the desperate state of the Social Security Administration.

Management

Consumer Protection Bureau Spends More on Ads Than Most Other Agencies

CFPB is still under attack from Republican lawmakers, who see it as too aggressive.

Management

Trump: Obama Was Maybe Involved in the Orlando Shooting

The Republican nominee has called on the president to resign and implied in no uncertain terms that President Obama may have been implicated in the massacre at a gay bar.

Management

The Majority of People Praise Their Co-workers, Even When They Don't Have To

Constant, anonymous, feedback sounds terrible, but most people actually praise their co-workers.

Management

Outcomes Matter More Than Ever in Services Contracting

Begin with the end in mind.

Management

Clinton Seizes on Environmental Justice But Progress Requires Deep Reforms

These problems are highly salient to many Democratic primary voters, especially in the wake of the Flint drinking water crisis

Management

Obama’s Last Slow Jam

The president left most of the joking to Jimmy Fallon while touting his accomplishments on 'The Tonight Show.'

Management

Transportation Department To Allow More Flights to Cuba

Six U.S. airlines will begin scheduled flights to the island nation.

Management

Lawmakers Again Try to Make USPS Deliver Mail Faster, Keep More Facilities Open

Postal Service has said the provision would undo progress toward financial stability.

Management

Career Advice from the Trump Campaign Trail

If you’re looking for a job, there’s a lot to learn here.

Management

Contractors Attempt to Get on the Presidential Candidates' Radar

Industry group works on strategy for ensuring a smooth transition, releases survey of agency buyers.