Management
Obama Revives Agency Consolidation Proposal
A previous version in 2012 foundered in a turf-conscious Congress.
Management
Video: Obama Speaks on his Fiscal 2016 Budget Proposal
The president spoke about Homeland Security funding in his proposal.
Oversight
Lawmakers to Tackle Homeland Security Funding This Week
A week that begins with Budget Day will also include debates on the fate of Obama's health and immigration policies.
Management
The Choreography of Budget Day
Months of planning, repeated testing, and a whole lot of paper go into an annual Washington ritual.
Management
Obama Budget Would Cut 3,500 Pentagon Civilian Jobs
Budget analyst says TRICARE reform will be an uphill battle.
Management
Obama's Budget is Being Released On Time. Finally.
The president has consistently unveiled his budget proposal late, a study shows.
Management
Employees Who Love Telework Are Right: It’s More Productive
Technology has made it much easier.
Management
New Leader of Federal IGs Stresses Value of Independence
Justice Department's Horowitz joined last year's protest of agency "stonewalling."
Oversight
Senators Push Bill to Limit Number of VA Senior Execs Receiving Bonuses
The legislation, like its House counterpart, also would require the department's top career officials to switch jobs every five years.
Management
Obama Wants $215M for 'Precision Medicine' Plan to Focus on Cancer Research
Initiative aims to bolster a field of medicine that tailors treatments based on the unique factors of individual patients and individual diseases.
Management
Yes, President Obama's Budget Is a Big Deal
White House finally embraces the power of the oft-mocked, "dead on arrival" document.
Management
Customer Centricity and the Future of Human Services
Assessing individual needs improves results and cuts costs.
Management
Fixing Acquisition: An Opportunity Lost?
We are ignoring significant skills gaps at our own peril.
Oversight
Obama’s Budget Will Soar Way Above Sequestration Spending Caps
White House looks to unwind three-year-old measure that has crippled agencies’ budgets.
Management
Getting Credit for What You Know
A range of job sectors are now offering certifications to students who pass tests that measure their competency in practical skills.
Management
HHS Finds Taxpayers Some Help Navigating Obamacare Requirements
This is the maiden voyage for claiming the insurance premium credit.
Defense
Joint Chiefs Warn Against Sequestration, Again
Like a tragic Greek chorus, the Joint Chiefs again warned of the dire consequences of sequestration, although Congress is unlikely to act.
Management
Why Bad Bosses Sabotage Their Teams
Power-hungry leaders view their top performers as a threat, not an asset.
Management