The “War on Fraud” Starts with Digital Identity
In his February 2026 State of the Union address, President Trump declared a renewed “war on fraud,” signaling a heightened federal focus on preventing improper payments and strengthening oversight across government programs. Fraud prevention has long been a priority in federal agencies, but the renewed emphasis reinforces a growing reality, which is that modern fraud is […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Agencies Stop Using Claude; New Labor Portal; and Army Capital Deals
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. NASA Chatbots, Treasury Coding, OPM Drafting: How Agencies Have Deployed Claude In recent days, the […]
IT Consolidation Is the Next Frontier of Federal Modernization
Federal IT modernization has entered a new phase. For years, agencies have focused on cloud migration, cybersecurity compliance, digital service expansion, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. While those investments are necessary, many agencies still operate fragmented environments built over decades of program-level decisions. Findings from a 2025 GAO report found that consolidating duplicative IT systems across […]
A 15-Year Partnership in Service of the IRS Mission
For more than 15 years, Makpar has worked side-by-side with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), supporting critical modernization efforts that directly impact taxpayers across the country. In a current federal environment defined by shifting leadership priorities, evolving policy directives, and changing budget landscapes, consistency matters. As such, Makpar has remained a steady, trusted partner at […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: GSA OneGov Staying Power; Trump and AI Energy Costs; and SMB AI Assistance
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 Strategy Won Quick Raves from Federal IT Leaders. Will It Have Staying Power? […]
GovLoop: Why Identity Will Make or Break the Digital Taxpayer Experience
Digital transformation in government often focuses on new tools, new portals, or new user experiences. However, as Jessica Alfaro, Makpar’s Vice President of Technology, recently outlined in a GovLoop guest article, there is one element that determines whether any of it works, which is identity. Every time a taxpayer logs in to an IRS system to […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS Path Forward; Identity at the IRS; and HHS Leadership Shake Up
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. Senators Demand to Know the IRS’ Path Forward Following the End of Direct File Sens. […]
Q&A: Introduction to Keith Johnson, Vice President of Customer Success at Makpar
We are pleased to welcome Keith Johnson as Makpar’s new Vice President of Customer Success. Keith joins Makpar with nearly 40 years of experience at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), where he worked across both the business and IT sides of the organization and led some of the agency’s most complex modernization and transformation efforts. Over the […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: GSA Procurement Readiness; AI Agents and State Department; and Fed 100 Announced
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 Procurement Leader Says ‘Community Readiness’ Poses Challenge to Acquisition Overhaul The General Services Administration […]
Case Study: Modernizing Identity at the Front Door of the IRS
How the eA3 Program Supports Secure Identity for More Than 60 Million IRS Users As the Internal Revenue Service expands digital services, identity has become foundational to how more than 60 million registered users securely access and trust online systems. During peak filing periods, reliable identity services are mission critical. Through the eA3 program, Makpar […]