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.
As Shutdown Looms, Federal Agencies Have No Public Plans for One
How the Trump administration would handle a shutdown and who it plans to furlough remains a mystery with agencies are just days away from seeing their funding lapse and having to shutter their offices, according to NextGov.
IRS, SSA to Phase Out Paper Checks This Month
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), working with the Treasury Department, will phase out paper tax refund checks beginning at the end of this month to comply with an executive order that directs agencies to transition away from paper-based processes, according to MeriTalk.
GSA Launches Second Phase of FedRAMP 20x Backed by OMB
Last week, the General Services Administration (GSA) officially unveiled the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) 20x Phase Two pilot, following the successful completion of Phase One last month, according to MeriTalk.
VA to Focus on EHR Deployment First, Then Innovative Additions, Official Says
The Department of Veterans Affairs is prioritizing the successful deployment of its new electronic health record system before it considers adopting innovative capabilities into the software, according to NextGov.
Saltzman Pushes to Deliver Space Force’s 15-Year Force Design Plan by End of Year
The Space Force is racing to finalize its first “objective force” blueprint — a 15-year plan that will lay out what space systems, support structures and manpower the service will need to counter future threats in space, according to Federal News Network.
Contractors Angle for Opportunities Under DHS Spending Surge
Although DHS’s spending plans remain in flux, federal contractors are positioning themselves to take advantage of a flood of new funding at the Department of Homeland Security, according to Federal News Network.
