Management

Homeland Security Outfits Homes for Ariz. Employees With Fancy Countertops, Walk-in Pantries

Customs and border agency paid a premium for land and unnecessary amenities, watchdog says.

Pay & Benefits

IRS Can Now Withdraw Money from Your TSP Account to Collect on Tax Debts

Final rule aims to fix "loophole" that benefited federal employees.

Management

Veterans and the Environment Are Winners in Latest Agency Management Efforts

OMB director touts progress toward agency performance goals.

Management

Networking Can Make People Feel Physically Dirty

Research shows schmoozing for career growth can make your skin crawl—literally. It doesn't have to be that way.

Management

Former FBI Director Will Review NFL's Handling of Ray Rice Incident

The investigation will be independent, overseen by two owners not directly involved in the Rice incident.

Management

Cutting Red Tape: It's Time to Sweat the Small Stuff

Large program waste is easy to see, but don't overlook the daily complexities.

Management

The Complete Guide to Having a Productive Weekend

Rest up and stay away from monotony are just two of the tips.

Management

Obamacare Hasn’t Driven Up Employers' Health Care Premiums

Employer-based health care coverage is seeing modest price increases.

Management

Henry Kissinger and Hillary Clinton Continue Crushing on Each Other

Kissinger said Clinton ran the State Department more effectively than he did.

Management

8 a.m. Is the Most Anxious Hour

Crisis Text Line's data troves reveal the times of day and days of the week when we feel bullied, depressed, or alone.

Management

OPM Terminates Controversial Background Check Contractor

Falls Church-based USIS had been suspended after breach in computer network.

Management

Two Government Agencies Are Feuding Over How Red States Should Expand Medicaid

GAO has "long-standing concerns" with the way the Department of Health approves Medicaid waivers.

Management

You Don’t Need a Standing Desk, Just Do This Instead

Five minutes an hour of walking really helps for those of us sitting at our desks all day.

Defense

American Fears of Terror Attack Surge Ahead of September 11th

A new poll reveals that a striking number of Americans believe that the country is less than safe now it was before the 2001 attacks.

Oversight

House GOP Funding Bill Would Keep Government Open Through Mid-December

Stopgap measure reauthorizes the Export-Import bank through June 2015, and includes $88 million to fight Ebola.

Management

Help Wanted: How Can OPM Make USAJOBS Easier to Use?

OPM wants feedback on overhauling the government's hiring website.

Nextgov

Report: Agencies Aren’t Properly Vetting All Cyber Contractors

Most departments failed to assess whether IT vendors took security precautions.

Defense

The VA Scandal Isn't Going Away

The Veterans Affairs Inspector General's Office is investigating 93 facilities and is "pretty confident" scheduling or data manipulation took place in most of them.

Management

If There’s a Pandemic, Homeland Security May be Scrambling

Department has mismanaged its inventory of masks, hand sanitizer and other emergency protective equipment, watchdog finds.

Management

AmeriCorps Is Almost Old Enough to Drink

The national service organization turns 20 this year, and three ex-presidents will join President Obama to say, "Happy Birthday."