The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS Eyes New IT Plans; Agentic AI at State; and AI Guardrails

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. After Timeout on Modernization, IRS Eyes New IT Plans to ‘Align’ with Trump Admin The […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS Seeks Public Feedback; New Design EO; and NIH CIO Departs

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 Seeks Public Feedback on Tax Return Options After Dismantling Direct File The IRS is […]
Build Trust in Federal AI Projects with Confidence

As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in federal operations, the need for transparency, safety, and responsible deployment has never been more urgent. Agencies must demonstrate not only that AI solutions work, but also that they are fair, explainable, and aligned with federal guidelines. At Makpar, we help government teams build confidence in every AI […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: GenAI Use Escalating; White House Digital Health Initiative; and NIH AI

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. Generative AI Use Is ‘Escalating Rapidly’ In Federal Agencies, GAO Finds Federal agencies are increasingly […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Trump’s AI Action Plan; NIST AI Back to Basics; and U.S. Infrastructure Exposed

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. Trump AI Plan and Orders Aim to Deregulate, Police Bias and Compete Globally Last week, […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: AI Moratorium; IRS and Seizing Digital Assets; and FAR Overhaul

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. AI Moratorium Could Return Despite Removal from ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Senators passed an amendment removing […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS and ID-Proofing; New IRS Case Management Platform; and AI and Defense

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. Digital Identification Verification is the Wave of the Future at IRS A new ID-proofing approach […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: VA EHRM Progress; Interior AI Use Expands; and 21st Century IDEA

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. VA Official Touts Progress on EHR Modernization Project The Department of Veterans Affairs is making […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS Close to Getting New Leader; New HHS IT Leader; and Public Funding for AI Research

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 Close to Getting New Leader President Donald Trump’s permanent pick to run the IRS […]
Driving Smarter Government IT Decisions: Highlights from the Apptio 2025 Public Sector Summit

With the federal government laser-focused on modernization, cost control, and operational efficiency, agencies are under increasing pressure to make smart, outcome-driven technology investments. The Apptio 2025 Public Sector Summit provided IT and finance leaders with strategies that empower them to connect every tech dollar to mission and business value. At this dynamic, one-day event, leaders […]