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 […]
Why Black History Month Still Matters
Black History Month began as a way to ensure that the stories, achievements, and contributions of African Americans were not overlooked or forgotten. What started as a week of recognition in 1970 grew into a nationally recognized month in 1976, when President Gerald Ford encouraged Americans to honor Black history as an essential part of […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Treasury Identity Theft Bill; Quantum EO Forthcoming; and National Cyber Strategy
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. Bipartisan House Duo Wants Treasury-Led Push to Fight Identity Theft, Fraud The Treasury Department would […]
Closing the Data Gap in Federal Payment Integrity
Spotlight on Treasury’s Leadership in the Do Not Pay Program Across the federal government, payment integrity has become a defining priority. As agencies manage trillions of dollars in payments each year, even small gaps in data, process, or adoption can translate into significant risk. Few organizations are better positioned to address this challenge than the […]
What the IRS’s 2026 Direction Signals About Modern Government Operations
As federal agencies look ahead to 2026, a clear theme is emerging across government. Better service delivery depends on stronger operational foundations. For the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), that means continuing to shift toward a digital-first taxpayer experience while ensuring reliability, trust, and resilience at national scale. The focus is not just on introducing new […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Winning AI Race; AI and Agency Rules; and DOT Modernization
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 Say Better Investment, Global Cooperation Can Win the AI Race The United States can […]
Modernizing ICAM at Scale: What It Takes to Operate Identity for Tens of Millions of Taxpayers
Identity is not a feature. At IRS scale, it is national infrastructure. This post examines what it takes to operate secure, resilient Identity, Credential, and Access Management for more than 60 million users, where designing for peak demand, not average conditions, is essential. It explores the operational realities of running ICAM under constant pressure and […]