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.
CISA Urges Immediate Patching of Critical PHP Vulnerabilities
CISA is urging organizations to immediately patch two critical PHP vulnerabilities, highlighting the importance of proactive vulnerability management and coordinated cybersecurity efforts to protect federal systems, according to MeriTalk.
Labor Department CIO Outlines Strategy for Scaling AI Across Agency Operations
Department of Labor CIO Mangala Kuppa highlighted the agency’s efforts to move AI from pilot programs into operational use, emphasizing strong data foundations, stakeholder collaboration and integration into existing workflows to improve efficiency and mission delivery, according to ExecutiveBiz.
DOE Technology Leader Emphasizes Trust as Foundation for AI at Scale
Department of Energy technology leader Bridget Carper Arnone emphasized the importance of trust in scaling AI across federal operations, highlighting the need for strong data governance, cybersecurity and responsible implementation to support broader adoption and mission success, according to MeriTalk.
USPTO Explores AI Agents to Reduce Patent Examiner Workloads
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is using agentic AI tools to automate routine tasks, improve consistency and help address a backlog of approximately 700,000 patent applications, allowing examiners to focus on complex reviews and direct interactions with applicants while potentially reducing processing times, according to NextGov.
GAO Prioritizes Federal AI Oversight and Technology Expertise
The GAO plans to expand oversight of federal AI adoption, cybersecurity and emerging technologies under its 2027–2032 strategic plan, while recruiting AI, data science and cybersecurity experts to strengthen its workforce and help Congress evaluate technology risks, investments and agency performance, according to FedScoop.
FedScoop Names 2026 Federal IT Leadership Award Winners
FedScoop announced the winners of its 2026 FedScoop 50 awards, recognizing federal technology leaders driving innovation, with more than 1.5 million votes cast across six categories and honorees including Labor CIO Mangala Kuppa, IRS CIO Kaschit Pandya and CMS CIO Patrick Newbold, according to FedScoop.
