Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers.
GSA’s OneGov Initiative Saved $1.1B in First Year
Last week, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced on Wednesday that its OneGov initiative has saved American taxpayers $1.1 billion in its first year by revolutionizing federal IT acquisitions, according to MeriTalk.
House Votes to Make IRS Publish Call Metrics Online
Last week, the House passed a set of bipartisan proposals meant to improve IRS customer service and technology — one to release detailed, real time and monthly call metrics, and the to move the IRS off paper, according to NextGov.
White House Is Drafting Plans to Permit Federal Anthropic Use
The White House is crafting guidance that would allow federal agencies to bypass a supply chain risk designation on Anthropic and clear the way for government use of its tools, according to NextGov.
Disclosed Government AI Use Increased By 70% In 2025, Per OMB
The Office of Management and Budget’s public tally of governmentwide AI use again grew in 2025 — this time amid the Trump administration’s push to use the technology in the name of efficiency, according to NextGov.
Energy Department Eyes AI-Enabled Self-Service Features for Workforce
The Department of Energy is working to bring more AI into its talent management strategy, which include AI-enabled self-service features for helping employees find what they are looking for faster, according to FedScoop.
CISA Cyber Partnerships Face ‘Standstill’ Amid Cuts
Cyber experts say staff cuts and other changes at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have left it less ready to engage with the private sector on critical cyber issues, even as lawmakers eye new steps to address increasingly important sectors like space systems and data centers, according to Federal News Network.
Navy Deploys AI Tool to Match Sailors with Jobs, Boosting Retention by 40%
A new tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is helping the Navy connect sailors with personalized job opportunities, and it’s already driving a 40% boost in second-term retention, according to MeriTalk.
