Management

Public Has Little Faith in Uncle Sam

Poll shows 70 percent of Americans lack confidence in government.

Management

Retiring Obamacare Manager Draws Both Praise and Fire

Michelle Snyder’s role in the rushed launch of HealthCare.gov was blasted by House Republican.

Nextgov

Reflections on 2013, the Year That Nearly Killed One Small Federal IT Firm

For government contractors, budget stability is one resolution they hope Congress can keep.

Management

The Federal Government Just Bought a Dinosaur

A dinosaur skeleton, that is -- and the land surrounding it and other fossils in Arizona.

Management

The Top 7 Federal Stories of the Year

From a government shutdown to a botched health care rollout, 2013 was a year to forget.

Management

Small Business Contractors Get Boost in Defense Authorization

House Republicans pleased, but one industry group less so.

Management

Social Security Administration Asked to Improve Interagency Death List

GAO says risk of improper payments should be better spelled out.

Management

In Bid to Curb Smoking, China's Government Finds an Enemy -- Itself

Government employs state-sanctioned cigarette tasters, who smoke for a living.

Management

How USAID and Science Agencies Tap Data to Forecast Famine

Early warning network helps program leaders direct aid where it’s needed.

Management

Yes, the Secretary of State Fist-Bumped Snoop Dog. Just Watch.

A meeting of the minds at a White House party.

Nextgov

Massachusetts, Vermont Want Refunds for Troubled Obamacare Websites

CGI Federal engineered state-level exchanges, in addition to HealthCare.gov.

Management

Can Good Leadership Skills Be a Bad Thing?

Every strength becomes a weakness when overused, so find the right balance.

Management

A New Suspect in Bee Deaths: The U.S. Government

Environmental groups blame U.S. authorities who continue to approve pesticides.

Management

Former Budget Chief, On Why It Can Be Tough to Work for Government

Peter Orszag says he has deep empathy for those who flee to the private sector.

Management

The Price of Postage Is Going Up Again -- Temporarily

Cost of first-class stamps will rise 3 cents in late January to help recoup 2008-2011 losses.

Management

How VA Is Using Big Data to Keep Patients Out of the Hospital

Doctors combine assessment tools and analytics to address high-risk cases early.

Management

A Federal Holiday Poem

Our annual ode to federal employees.

Management

VA Employee’s Prescription Tracking Idea Wins Administration Cost-Cutting Contest

Kenneth Siehr is the winner of this year’s SAVE Award.

Management

Analysis: The Government Is Horrible at Predictions (So Is Everybody Else)

Our appetite for predicting the future will always be greater than our capacity.

Management

Must-Reads in 2014: Agency Strategic Plans

Don’t overlook this treasure trove of useful information about performance and cross-agency goals.