Commentary
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The morning after the traditional tax day means different things to different adult Americans. For many IRS workers it means doing even more with less.
April 16, 2019 -
Don't ignore the basics when using refreshed tools for federal website development.
April 15, 2019 -
Charlie E. Williams, Jr. and Nick Tsiopanas, members of the Section 809 panel, explain why their recommendations will benefit both DoD and small firms.
April 15, 2019 -
A popular phone scam potentially targeting affluent federal retirees makes a comeback in the D.C. region.
April 12, 2019 -
Guest columnist Jeff Neal says it’s hard to argue with the idea that top performers should receive some sort of compensation for their work. It is also hard to argue that most performance review processes are credible and effective.
April 11, 2019 -
Earlier this month we asked readers if their government agency was better or worse than when they started. And one longtime IRS worker said the latter.
April 11, 2019 -
An exchange over a tiny NIST program takes one budget debate out of the purely political realm.
April 10, 2019 -
Whether it's down to strong job growth or low inflation, financial planner Art Stein says Thrift Savings Plan investors should like first quarter 2019 results.
April 10, 2019 -
Alan Balutis, a senior director and distinguished fellow for Cisco Systems’ U.S. Public Sector, details 11 steps that would make shared services work in the government.
April 09, 2019 -
As turmoil hits the DHS appointee ranks, it's a perfect time for the Senior Executive Service to shine.
April 08, 2019 -
Despite a big jump in population responsibilities and major changes, the number of federal workers is about the same as it was decades ago.
April 08, 2019 -
The key word in artificial intelligence is "artificial." It needs people to work right.
April 05, 2019 -
The Coalition believes that a single award approach is asynchronous to normal commercial and organizational buying practice and, because it represents a single channel of attack, raises concerns about potential risks to national security.
April 05, 2019 -
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey thought he had a scoop that the Social Security Administration was offering buyouts to long-time employees but he explains why that's a misunderstanding.
April 05, 2019 -
Federal retirees and folks who get Social Security benefits may be among the few people in the country who get anxious when crude oil prices drop.
April 04, 2019