Pay & Benefits
Highest- and Lowest-Paid Governors in America Both Have a Knack for Scandal
What does $175,000 buy you in a governor? A whole lot of disapproval.
Pay & Benefits
Star Senior Execs Can Expect Kudos Instead of Cash
OPM will vet Presidential Rank Award nominees despite Obama’s decision not to hand out bonuses to 2013 winners.
Oversight
Top DHS Auditor Had Employees Write His Dissertation, Fired Dissidents, Complaints Allege
Senators investigate after receiving numerous tips.
Management
Senate Confirms GSA Chief, Two Top OMB Officials
Tangherlini, Shelanski and Deese approved by unanimous consent.
Management
The Federal Government Does a Terrible Job of Recognizing High Performers
Study shows federal workers aren't getting the recognition they should.
Oversight
EPA’s Auditor Hunts for More Man Caves
Agency’s own follow-up investigation has not uncovered any additional wrongdoing.
Management
Having a Bigger Desk Can Make You More Dishonest
People with large desks are more likely to cheat, steal money, or break traffic rules.
Defense
The CIA's Plan to Put an End to Their Leaking Problem
The agency's new campaign to stop leaks...was leaked.
Management
How to Improve Productivity With Diet and Exercise
What you can learn from the Johnson & Johnson's workout program.
Management
GAO Gets Tough on Obama Implementation of Performance Act
OMB still reviewing recommendations for guidance on tax expenditures.
Management
5 Trends Driving Government's Addiction to Evidence
These five things are changing the performance paradigm.
Tech
IRS Under Fire Again, for Handling of IT Contract Fraud Case
Agency deputy tells oversight panel her team is likely to cancel part of the larger software deal.
Management
One-Fifth of US Employees Are Undermining The Organizations They Work For
More than half of Americans don't like their jobs.
Management
IRS Gets the Tab for $140 Meals, Porn and 'Decorative' Items
Agency should improve controls on purchase cards, audit finds.
Pay & Benefits
DOMA Ruling Allows Feds to Share Benefits With Same-Sex Spouses
Justice Department to ‘work expeditiously’ to implement Supreme Court ruling.
Management
Analysis: What Small-Government Fans Should Learn From Walmart
Cheaper often isn't the same as better government.
Management
3 Ways to Build Trust Between SESers and Political Appointees
Building trust takes time--try these tips to speed it up.
Oversight