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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Agentic AI Can Advance Zero Trust: A Practical Use Case for Real-Time Identity Monitoring
This post examines how agentic AI can strengthen Zero Trust by supporting real-time identity monitoring, adaptive authorization, and identity-driven security. It explains why traditional machine learning is limited in dynamic threat environments, how policy-aware agent-based systems can bridge that gap, and why managing AI agents as governed digital identities is becoming increasingly important. The post […]
Makpar’s Vision for 2026: Execution, Trust, and Readiness in a Changing Federal Landscape
Author: Kaamil Khan, President of Makpar In my first year as Makpar’s president, one pattern became clear: federal agencies know what they need to do—modernize legacy systems, adopt AI, streamline operations—but they’re navigating unprecedented constraints on time, budget, and talent. The gap between aspiration and execution is real. Procurement timelines compress. Security requirements intensify. Citizens […]
How ICAM Modernization Strengthens the Digital Taxpayer Experience
ICAM modernization is strengthening the digital taxpayer experience by improving identity assurance, access reliability, and fraud protection across IRS services. Through the eA3 program, Makpar has helped the IRS support more than 60 million users with a secure and scalable identity foundation that reduces friction, protects data, and enables faster, more resilient online services. A […]
Top 10 Makpar Blog Posts of 2025: Procurement Innovation, ICAM Leadership, AI Insights, and Mission-Driven Modernization
As the 2025 calendar ends, the Makpar team is reflecting on an extraordinary year of growth, innovation, and mission aligned delivery. Our content this year showcased the full range of Makpar’s work, including modernization strategy, ICAM leadership, procurement reform, AI readiness, and the next generation taking the helm of government IT advancement. In the spirit […]
Makpar’s Jessica Alfaro Publishes New Perspective on Capability Led Modernization
Federal agencies are under more pressure than ever to modernize systems, improve security, and deliver services with speed and accuracy. Yet many modernization efforts are still built around isolated projects or large procurements that solve one problem but do not advance the overall mission. In her latest Government Technology Insider guest article, Makpar’s Vice President […]
A Season of Gratitude: Honoring the People Who Keep Government Moving Forward
As we gather this Thanksgiving, we at Makpar want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our partners across government and to every member of the Makpar team for their unwavering commitment and resilience during a time of uncertainty. The recent government shutdown tested the strength and resolve of public servants across […]