Management

Spying on Feds, Putting IRS Agents at the Border and Other Ideas From Presidential Hopefuls

A roundup of proposals from the campaign trail for reforming the federal workforce.

Management

Senators Offer Plan to Streamline Program Management

Ernst and Heitkamp would import private-sector accountability practices.

Management

Obama Takes in the Congressional Baseball Game

The president is taking no chances in his lobbying effort before Friday's vote. Also, he met the racing presidents.

Management

Contractors Want Guidance from Feds on OPM Hack

It’s like waiting to find the black box after an airline crash, one industry representative says.

Management

The Enduring Sexism in Science

Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt resigned over inappropriate comments, but such blatant instances of bias are only the most publicized examples of a more pervasive problem.

Oversight

OPM Hacking Deals Yet Another Blow to Federal Morale

Employees are upset at the way OPM handled the breach, but private sector cybersecurity is not much better, contractors note.

Management

Rule #1: Policy Design Starts With Operational Capacity

What happens when policy wonks make implementation someone else's problem.

Management

On His European Tour, Jeb Bush Shakes Fist at Putin

Bush is taking a different tack on his presidential rite of passage in Europe than his GOP rivals: he’s talking.

Management

The Price of Reading Hillary Clinton's Emails

Twelve State Department employees are working full-time to vet thousands of messages, but that's just part of a process that could cost more than $1 million.

Management

Our Sleeping Habits Are Filling Our Brains With Neurotoxins

One more reason to put away the phone and just get a good night's sleep, already.

Tech

Warner Pushes for DATA Act Follow-Through

Former governor and tech executive says he’s pleased with agency progress on implementation.

Defense

Secret Service Places Dozens of Uncleared Agents at Sensitive Posts

Expedited hiring efforts caused embattled agency to ignore security protocols.

Management

4 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Procurement

The pressure is on to collaborate across government to address common needs and gaps.

Management

Burwell: Obama is Not Impressed With GOP’s Obamacare Fix Proposals

“The president has said he will not sign something that repeals the act,” HHS chief says.

Management

Learn the Art of Live Tweeting

Start a Twitter chat during an event to boost your credibility and collaborate.

Management

Agency Deputies: We Get No Credit for Successes, and All the Blame for Failures

First-ever survey of chief operating officers calls for clarity in roles, cross-agency management.

Management

Republicans Refine Their Favorite Anti-Obamacare Talking Points

Will the war of words over the Affordable Care Act ever end?

Management

How OPM Can Find Its Missing Data on the Dark Web

The best way to recover from breaches is to assume that they’re inevitable—and start looking for your data before you know it’s gone.