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OPM issues how-to guide for layoffs
Following the White House's proposed budget cuts, the Office of Personnel Management issued guidance for agency heads on how to handle potential workforce reductions.
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Can Jared fix federal IT?
Seasoned government managers are hopeful about an innovation effort backed by the president, but they see pitfalls and the possibility of duplication.
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The new Office of American Innovation -- let's give Trump credit
Steve Kelman sees several reasons to be optimistic about the administration's new initiative to spark innovation in government management.
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White House adds a tech adviser
Matt Lira, a former top staffer to the House majority leader, is joining the White House team.
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Trump's disruption: Could there be a silver lining?
Alan Balutis argues that government needs a good shake-up.
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Former FBI IT contractor pleads guilty in corruption case
A former database administrator who worked in the FBI’s IT division pleaded guilty to lying about financial transactions during a fraud investigation.
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Telework still faces managerial resistance
An oversight study of telework at four federal agencies found that managers can be resistant and tech issues can still inhibit worker performance.
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NARA: More agencies than expected missed 2016 email deadline
Early self-reporting suggests that 81 percent of agencies are on track to electronically manage email records.
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The Trump administration has a management agenda!
Steve Kelman digs into the administration's budget blueprint and finds clear signs of continuity for improving government management.
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Does the SES have a future under Trump?
Former feds believe investing in the senior executive service is the most effective path to reform, but calls by Trump advisers for a rollback of government could deter senior administrators from buying in.
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How career feds will manage Trump's government reorg
Without confirmed subcabinet officials, President Donald Trump's executive order calling for a federal government reorganization will be managed by agency chiefs and career executives.
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Trump names six to top Pentagon posts
The White House has put forward six new nominees for top positions at the Department of Defense to join Secretary of Defense Mattis who is currently the only Senate-confirmed Trump appointee in the DOD.
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Trump's plan to reorganize the federal government
President Trump signed an executive order promising "a comprehensive plan for reorganizing the federal government."
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Oversight bills seek to restrict union activity
Two Republican lawmakers introduced bills that would limit the amount of time that federal employees spend on union activities during work hours.
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House panel wants answers from the Army on hiring freeze exemptions
The Pentagon said it was going to exempt childcare for military families from the civilian hiring freeze, but Republican leaders on a key House committee want answers from the Army on implementation.
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Aide to Trump tech adviser picked as deputy CTO
Michael Kratsios, the former chief of staff of Peter Thiel's venture firm, is getting a senior White House tech job.
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New CEO takes over at MITRE
Dr. Jason Providakes is taking over as president and CEO of MITRE, the not-for-profit organization that operates federally funded research and development centers.
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Council to take leadership post at MITRE
The former VA CIO is joining MITRE as senior vice president and general manager of the group's Center for Connected Government.
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DOD vague on AT&L split
The Department of Defense met its to update Congress on progress towards splitting the office of Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, but provided few details on what the split will look like.
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