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's Budget is Being Released On Time. Finally.

The president has consistently unveiled his budget proposal late, a study shows.

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.

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.