Tech
Open Government Act Clears Senate, Cheering Data Advocates
The push for machine-readable data would empower chief information officers.
Management
House Clears Two Whistleblower Protection Bills to Send to Obama
Senate-passed plans would strengthen rights of contractor employees and FBI agents.
Defense
Annual Defense Bill Has Major Implications for Feds’ Leave, Pay
Language curbing paid administrative leave and raising the cap on Defense buyouts makes it into final version that is now headed to Obama’s desk.
Oversight
Lawmakers Press Patent Office for Crackdown on Timecard Abuse
Republicans demand list of employees disciplined, union leader’s calendar.
Tech
GSA Uses Final Weeks Under Obama to Advance Shared Services, Category Management
A new vision of standardized business processes would endure 10 years.
Oversight
Lawmaker Seeking to Impeach IRS Chief Targets Public Service Award
Rep. Jordan uses unrelated hearing to challenge public administration academy.
Management
GOP Lawmakers Say State Department Should Trim Fancy Embassies
Democrats and agency spokesman say safety is highest priority.
Management
Some Tips on Managing President Trump and His Staff
Two seasoned White House chiefs of staff offer advice to Reince Priebus.
Defense
Newspaper's Expose on Pentagon Waste Draws Mixed Reviews
Lawmakers vow new actions, but some specialists question the claims.
Management
Program Management Bill Heads to Obama's Desk
Senate-passed bill would create new agency management positions.
Management
VA Whistleblowers Credited With Preventing Patient Suicides
Office of Special Counsel mediated retaliation complaint in Phoenix facility.
Management
Ex-Navy Contract Officer Gets Prison Time in 'Fat Leonard' Scandal
Paul Simpkins pleads guilty to taking bribes for steering contracts to Malaysia-based firm.
Management
Is Trump Running the Fastest Transition in 40 Years, and Does That Matter?
Good-government observers caution that appointments are a “marathon, not a sprint.”
Tech
‘Catastrophic’ Power Outage Nearly Destroyed MSPB’s Electronic Records System
A newly released report shows how devastating a June 2015 incident was to the Merit System Protection Board.
Defense
Transparency Groups Hail Removal of FOIA Exceptions in Defense Bill
Critics had said Pentagon would have shielded documents on torture, sexual assault.
News
What Should Trump Seek in a Budget Director?
A good relationship with the president is key, former budget directors say.
Management
Lawmakers Appalled at Forest Service Sexual Misconduct, Demand Firings
Agriculture's civil rights staffers claim improvements in long-standing culture clash.
Oversight
Trump's Top Nominees Unlikely to Be Deterred by STOCK Act
Disclosure requirements for financial trading don't make for easy searching.
Management
House Democrats Want to Know What GSA Plans to Do About Trump's Hotel Lease
Oversight and Transportation members seek details on candidate's early briefings.
Management
CFOs Fear New Administration Could Jeopardize Efficiency Initiatives
Survey comes as Trump gives few clues to fate of shared services, risk management.
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