Oversight
Lieberman: fiscal cliff deal 'not a certainty'
Right now, says retiring senator, government is on "automatic pilot" to go over the cliff.
Management
Poll: Americans worried about fiscal cliff
More than two thirds think politicians will act like "spoiled children" in addressing budget and tax issues.
Management
NASA to Reveal Historic Discovery in December
NASA won't say what the rover's big discovery might be until early December.
Management
Employee morale dips as commitment to mission holds steady
Satisfaction with pay continues to drop, annual survey of federal workers shows.
Nextgov
DISA boosts mobile management software buy to 300,000 licenses
System will let managers remotely ‘deliver, update and delete’ apps on employee devices.
Management
Homeland Security achieves new level in auditability
Officials call first 'qualified' opinion in five financial areas an 'extraordinary accomplishment.'
Management
GAO wants to charge companies disputing federal contract awards
Money would fund a docket to organize claims, create transparency in process.
Management
How to Stay Out of the Weeds with Your Boss
A lot of leaders struggle with this one because it calls for letting go of a personal mastery of all the details.
Management
How Do You Keep Track of Your Day-to-Day Tasks?
A search for ways to get, and keep, organized.
Tech
Why mayors should run the Department of Transportation
The focus on federal transportation projects has shifted from highways to a more holistic approach.
Management
Shrinking budgets and political polarization among hurdles for next four years
Executives also face a looming retirement wave and must improve job performance measures.
Management
Nine Government Reforms Obama Should Discuss with Romney
President Obama said in his first post-election press conference that he was going to ask Governor Romney’s advice on government reform. There has been a lot of advice developed in recent months! Here are some potential resources for them to draw upon.
Management
Fed chairman calls fiscal cliff a threat, predicts growth if it's avoided
Long-term debt plan 'could help make the new year a very good one,' he says.
Management
Tight times require creative approaches to funding new FBI headquarters
GSA could consider exchanging the current property for a new one, rather than a traditional sale.
Management
Lawmaker asks watchdog to look into contractor executive pay caps
New York Democrat cites 20 percent growth in top company pay while average Americans scrimp.
Management
Most voters give Uncle Sam the thumbs-up for Sandy response
Survey also finds respondents evenly divided over whether feds or states should foot the bill for cleanup.
Management
Is the TSA Killing Us?
Many will take to the roads over Thanksgiving to avoid the hassle of air travel--and that leads to higher traffic fatalities.
Management