Defense
Cashiered Army General Abused Purchase Card at Strip Clubs, IG Confirms
Onetime Ash Carter aide Ronald Lewis initially denied “conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.”
Management
Moonlighter Launches Jobs Website Helping Feds Switch Agencies
‘Lateral-Me’ is simpler and more transparent than USAJOBS, says co-founder.
Defense
Obama Orders New Diversity Push in National Security Agencies
Presidential memo adds new reporting requirements and rewards aimed at enhancing problem-solving.
Defense
Government’s Recent Hostage Recovery Activities Deemed Largely Effective
Several dozen were recovered in first year since Obama clarified policies, counterterrorism agency’s report notes.
Management
New Leader, New Funding for Project to Rebuild Trust in Government
Volcker Alliance’s president lands $1.5 million Carnegie Corporation grant.
Oversight
Might Trump's Hunt-Loving Son Bump Into Federal Nepotism Law?
Donald Jr.'s wish to be Interior secretary might expose unresolved Washington questions.
Management
Contract Consolidation Effort Saves $2 Billion and Counting
By December, a half-billion-dollar spend on laptops and desktops will be in three contracts.
Tech
GSA Launches ‘Federation’ to Standardize Governmentwide Data
Expansion of data.gov website is aimed at easing cross-agency comparisons.
Management
Special Counsel’s Whistleblower Award-Winner Still Owed Pay from Army
Ft. Bragg infection control specialist was ostracized for exposing health violations.
Management
Presidential Transition Alums Laud Longer ‘Runway,’ Formality of 2016 Process
Clay Johnson, Mack McLarty say hiring 4,000 quality people not possible in 73 days.
Management
Some Agencies Are Making Headway on Luring Millennials
Senate panel bemoans lengthy time-to-hire and still burdensome USAJOBS site.
Tech
Obama White House Makes Big Final Push for Enduring IT Reforms
Officials cheer on agency and industry innovation at Open Data Summit.
News
Consumer Bureau Rebuffs Critics Who Deny It Broke Wells Fargo Scandal
Debate continues as bank execs see their hefty earnings clawed back.
Management
Yes, You Can Fire Incompetent Government Employees
The Merit Systems Protection Board issues refresher guidance in Civil Service principles and prohibited practices.
Management
Senate Fails at Two Attempts to Move Ahead With Bill Preventing a Shutdown
Funding for Flint, Mich., remains contentious, along with new VA whistleblower office.
Oversight
Commerce Supervisor's Fundraising Activities Ran Afoul of Hatch Act
Special Counsel says Republican was warned against seeking political contributions.
Management
Good, Bad and Familiar News at the Chemical Safety Board
Employee morale is up under new leadership, but ethics issues have been revived.
Defense
Defense Whistleblower Vindicated for Reporting Privacy Violation
Non-supervisors may not demand others’ telework agreements, IG notes.
Management
OMB Will Revamp Payment Accuracy Website
House members demand better data, more progress on curbing improper payments.
Management
House Clears Bill to Strengthen Program Management
All agencies would appoint new program improvement officers.
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