Management

6 Trends Driving Change in Government

Exploring how federal managers will respond to a changing environment.

Management

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Accidentally Covers Dead People

Agency mistakenly paid $23 million on behalf of deceased beneficiaries in 2011.

Pay & Benefits

Report: DHS Employees Claim Unworked Overtime

Whistleblowers allege abuse of administratively uncontrollable overtime.

Defense

Agencies Promise Security Clearance Fixes Soon

Senators promote their own plans to ensure increased oversight.

Management

3 Ways Leaders Build (or Break) Trust

By consistently demonstrating these traits a leader builds and sustains trust.

Management

FAA (Finally) Eases Restrictions on Gadgets

Policy change can go into effect as soon as airlines are ready.

Defense One

Budget Cuts Put Acquisition Reform Back in the Spotlight

While the Defense Department grapples with budget cuts and sequestration, the House Armed Services Committee sets its sights once again on acquisition reform. By Charles S. Clark

Management

Taxpayers Will Cover Legal Defense of IRS Workers Hit by Scandal

Justice Department hires two firms to represent 19 employees based mostly in Cincinnati.

Management

Veterans Hiring Reaches 20-Year High in 2012

Federal agencies have been making a concerted effort to bring on more veterans since 2009.

Management

Acting IRS Chief Bemoans Travel and Training Cuts

Pendulum could swing back too far in wake of overspending, Werfel says during leadership award ceremony.

Management

Chimps Endure Congressional Monkey Business

NIH expects to hit spending limit for retired chimps by mid-November.

Management

Scientists Find Possible Cause of Bipolar Disorder

NIH-funded genomic advances help unravel the mysteries of bipolar disorder.

Management

Committee Advances Contractor Suspension and Debarment Reforms

Bill would streamline procedures for dealing with unscrupulous contractors.

Management

The Perils of Breaking Promises to Employees

An examination of trust and productivity in the workplace.

Tech

Your Chance to Meet Bold Leaders and Expand Your Network

Request an invitation to Nextgov Prime.

Pay & Benefits

House Backs Bill to Cut VA Bonuses

Democrat-sponsored legislation would cap performance award budget at $345 million annually.