Management
The U.S. Mint Might Stop Producing Pennies
According to a new report, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew suggested in a 2015 memo that he was planning on stopping production of the coin.
Management
One Agency Congress Actually Wants to Hire More People Is Failing in That Task
Lawmakers and advocates say staffing shortages are hurting morale at Customs and Border Protection.
Management
Obama Threatens to Veto Bill 'Compounding' IRS Budget Cuts
Administration also expresses strong opposition to measures limiting IRS bonuses and prohibiting the agency from hiring tax delinquents or rehiring misbehaving employees.
Management
Obama Administration’s New Performance Grade: Improved, But Work Remains
The worst ratings related to cutting programs, practices or policies that aren't working.
Management
150 Years Ago, a Renowned Philosopher Called Busyness the Sign of an Unhappy Person
“Of all ridiculous things the most ridiculous seems to me, to be busy," Kierkegaard wrote.
Management
How Poor Communication Fosters Distrust in Government
If federal operations seem opaque to the public, it’s often by design.
Management
Elizabeth Warren's Bill Aims to Make Taxes Less Awful
A new bill in the Senate would let the IRS provide taxpayers with pre-filled forms. Naturally, tax-software companies oppose it.
Management
Benchmarking: A Practical Guide for Federal Agencies
Streamlining mission-support functions has the potential to transform agency operations.
Management
VOA Swears in Pulitzer Winner as New Director After Yearlong Vacancy
Veteran journalist Amanda Bennett also has overseas experience.
Management
The Science of Keeping Your Cool Around Co-Workers Causing You Stress
When it comes to work stress, the best thing you can do is pretend you’re someone else.
Management
The IRS Warns U.S. Taxpayers: Confess Before We Get to the Panama Papers
“People hiding assets offshore should recognize the continued changes and progress in the international tax arena,” the IRS said in a statement.
Nextgov
Judicial Agency Shells Out $16.8M on IT Services
The contract became effective Jan. 11 and has a 1-year base period with up to four 1-year options.
Management
OPM To Agencies: Figure Out How to Close Skills Gap in the Federal Workforce
At-risk mission-critical jobs include cybersecurity, HR, and STEM.
Management
Americans Are More Likely Than the Rest Of the World to Believe Hard Work Pays Off
Americans believe their control their own fates.
Management
Federal Contract Spending Shows Signs of a Possible Rebound
Govini “scorecard” reports 2 percent drop in 2015, the smallest in four years.
Management
'Deferred Action' for Immigrants Goes to the Supreme Court
Texas challenges the president’s executive order on immigration at the highest court.
Management
Trump Spends More On Jet Fuel Than On Staff
Frugal except about personal comforts, he burns through some $3 million on his Boeing 757 so he can sleep at home in Manhattan or Florida.
Management
Pope Francis Met With Bernie Sanders Out of 'Good Manners,' He Says
The candidate was briefly visiting the Vatican Saturday for a conference on social, economic, and environmental issues.
Management
Creating Federal Services that Actually Work for People
A citizen-centric government experience will become the new normal in today’s digital world.
Defense