Oversight
What to Expect at Thursday’s Senate Hearing on VA Deaths
Shinseki unlikely to heed calls that he step down as IG probe continues.
Management
The Future of Federal Service Doesn’t Have to Be So Bleak
We put a man on the moon, and we can fix government too.
Management
Federal Vehicles Will be Guinea Pigs for New Safety Devices
GSA and highway safety agency will share information on technological innovations.
Management
Senators Vow to Stay on Pentagon’s Case as Auditability Deadline Approaches
Comptroller Hale tells lawmakers “majority” of units will be ready by September.
Nextgov
It’s Hard to Ban GPS Stations in Russia That Don’t Exist
Many media outlets seem to be confusing the Global Positioning System with a NOAA system for monitoring earthquake activity.
Management
Never Feel Stressed at Work Again
The first step is challenging the idea that we can control everything.
Nextgov
Defense Plans to Replace 19-Year-Old Retiree Pay System
Time to leave the COBOL-based application behind.
Management
The Federal Government Doesn’t Need Any More Big Ideas
Public policy expert says federal managers just need to shift the way they present their reform initiatives.
Management
The 5 Best and Worst States for Working Moms
Louisiana has one of the worst child-care systems and largest gender pay gaps, with women making a measly 72 percent of what men make.
Management
The Presidential Rank Awards Are Back
OPM director calls for nominations by June 5, saying last year’s nominees are eligible since no money was given.
Management
Technically It Isn't Pork, but It's Close
Bill to fund water-infrastructure projects has lawmakers boasting about all the money they'll bring home—maybe.
Management
How to Marshal the Experts in a Crisis
CDC's approach to tapping science networks offers universal lessons in incident response.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Wants to Untie Agencies' HR Knots
The government’s human resources shop is trying to improve federal hiring and retention partly by catering to individual agencies’ needs.
Nextgov
Federal Managers Need Better Training in Data Analytics
Agencies aren't sufficiently preparing staff to make the most of the information at their fingertips.
Nextgov
NIH Launches $20 Billion Governmentwide IT Procurement
Contract covers everything from fax machines to genetic sequencing.
Management
Geithner Book: When Obama Blew a Dog Whistle and a Budget Deal
Former Treasury secretary adds context to behind-the-scenes White House budget machinations.
Management