Cybersecurity

Students demand 'tough love' for TSA screener

Should a dedicated public servant who makes a mistake get a second chance? Steve Kelman's students give a surprising answer.

Digital Government

OPM responds to USAJobs complaints

Officials emphasize increased security and direct some blame on users.

Digital Government

Expanded data transparency bill clears House panel

Proposal would require program-level detail on agency website performance reports.

People

DOJ changes to FOIA undermine transparency, critics say

The Justice Department claims changes will streamline FOIA, but critics say they make government secrecy easier to maintain

Digital Government

Social Media vs. Salary?

Modernization

Army expanding, experimenting with tablets

The Army is building on the popularity of smart phones in the field with further testing and expansion of the use of tablets for a range of applications.

People

Short tenures at OFPP hurt acquisition initiatives, experts say

Dan Gordon, soon to leave the agency, set the bar high for the next appointee

Modernization

VA's online Blue Button medical app soon to add job data

The Veterans Affairs Department wants to help veterans find jobs by adding military job codes to its popular Blue Button online medical record application.

Digital Government

Expert: Federal managers, deal with problem people!

More managers need to deal firmly with the underperformers and slackers in government, says an expert.

Digital Government

Analysis: Cybersecurity puzzle is a tough one to solve

Experts agree a multidimensional approach to cybersecurity is necessary, but what does that really mean?