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 […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Government Services Satisfaction Rises; AI-Focused SBA Bills; and DoD Tech Priorities
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. Satisfaction With Government Services Rises in Pre-Shutdown Survey Citizen satisfaction with U.S. federal government services […]
Strengthening Trust in the Tax System Through Fraud Prevention
How Makpar Supports the IRS in the Wake of the One Big Beautiful Bill One of the core goals of the One Big Beautiful Bill is to reinforce public trust in the tax system by reducing fraud and strengthening identity assurance. This is not only a matter of technology. It is about protecting taxpayer confidence […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Government Shutdown Ends; Free ChatGPT for Veterans; and Permanent Energy CIO
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. The Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Comes to a Close Last week, President Trump […]
Why Makpar Signed on to Support Commercial Innovation at the Supreme Court
Joining other technology innovators co-signing an amicus brief filed by Foundation for American Innovation urging the Supreme Court to protect innovation, fairness, and access in federal procurement. By Kaamil Khan, President, Makpar Federal agencies should buy the best technology available and deliver value to taxpayers quickly. Congress has said this for years through laws that […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: No Direct File in 2026; AI Impact on Jobs; and an Interstellar Comet
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. Lawmakers Propose Requiring Agencies, Major Firms to Report AI’s Job Impact A new bill from […]
Turning Legislative Vision into Government Execution
Insights from Makpar President Kaamil Khan’s Recent RealClearPolicy Op Ed In his recent RealClearPolicy op ed, Makpar President Kaamil Khan highlighted a historic moment for federal modernization. With the One Big Beautiful Bill and America’s AI Action Plan moving forward in tandem, the federal government has a rare opportunity to pair bold policy with transformative technology. This convergence is not […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Pentagon’s Data Network; AI Guidance for Courts; and Fed100 Nominations Open
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. Pentagon to Launch ‘Mission Network-as-a-Service’ Program According to the Pentagon’s chief information officer, the Defense […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS Online Tools Still Active; AI and Foreign Buyers; and NIST Director Nominee
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. IRS Limits In-Person Services Amid Shutdown; Online Tools Still Active While taxpayers may face delays […]
Reducing Toil and Improving Compliance at the IRS Through Smarter Modernization
How Makpar Supports the IRS in the Wake of the One Big Beautiful Bill The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) presents new opportunities for the IRS to reform the taxpayer experience and implement policy changes that make filing simpler, fairer, and more efficient. To do this, especially considering the current ongoing funding and staffing challenges, […]