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Mission Forward: AI-Powered Modernization: From Services-Led to Standards-Based

Episode 2 ofMission Forward, the video podcast series presented by SAP and Carahsoft, continues the exploration of how federal agencies are driving efficiency and innovation—this time focusing on the shift to AI-powered, standards-based modernization.

The federal government is entering a new phase of modernization—one defined not just by upgrading legacy systems, but by fundamentally rethinking how technology supports mission delivery. In this episode, SAP Executive Advisors Brian Laird and Tahera Zamanzada explore how agencies are moving from fragmented, services-led environments to architectures that enable speed, scalability, and collaboration.

VA Continues EHR Implementation with Multi-Site Launch

The Pentagon's $800B Audit Overhaul: One Shot to Fix Decades of Chaos

Launch Your Media Career at Fed Gov Today

Fed Gov Today is opening the door for the next generation of media professionals with a new Media & Content Intern opportunity—designed for individuals ready to do more than observe.
Billions on the Line: The Hidden Struggle to Shrink the Federal Government’s Real Estate Empire

The federal government’s effort to reduce its vast real estate footprint is not new—but it is gaining renewed urgency.
Turning Trash Into Tactical Power: DARPA’s Bold Plan to Fuel the Future Battlefield

DARPA is taking a fresh approach to one of the military’s most persistent challenges: how to sustain operations when traditional supply chains are no longer reliable.

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VA’s High-Stakes Comeback: Inside the EHR Launch That Could Transform Veteran Care

AI is reshaping cyber threats while the VA advances its EHR rollout and reduces claims backlog in this episode of Fed Gov Today.

Pentagon Audit Makeover, AI Gone Rogue, and the Fight Over Federal HR

Pentagon audit overhaul, AI data risks, and OPM’s HR modernization plan—experts break down what’s changing across federal government operations.

Biofuel Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Fraud, and a Federal Real Estate Shakeup

DARPA fuels innovation, a $500B fraud fight ramps up, and federal buildings hit the market in a major government shakeup.

Data Wars & Digital Speed: How AI, Records, and Rapid Defense Are Rewriting Government Playbooks

Federal agencies rethink data, AI, and speed as VA modernizes records, DOD accelerates tech delivery, and GAO drives smarter data governance.

AI, Cyber, and the Government’s Race to Move Faster Without Breaking Security

Federal leaders push AI-driven cybersecurity, faster ATOs, and major acquisition reforms as government races to modernize securely at scale.

Fed Gov Today on Location

Innovation in Government: Delivering Decision Advantage in a Contested Maritime Environment

Broadcasting from WEST 2026 in San Diego, this special episode of Innovation in Government explores the cutting-edge digitization and modernization efforts transforming the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and the broader Department of Defense. Through in-depth interviews with military leaders and top industry experts, we examine the critical shift toward data-driven decision-making, the drive for open architectures, and the race to achieve seamless interoperability from the enterprise down to the tactical edge. Viewers will gain unique insights into how the services are overcoming technical debt, leveraging commercial-off-the-shelf technologies, and preparing warfighters for future conflicts through advanced training continuums and accelerated sensor-to-shooter kill chains.

Innovation in Government: The Future of Records in the Data Lifecycle

Federal agencies are moving rapidly toward fully digital operations, and records management is at the center of that shift. What was once viewed primarily as a compliance requirement is now a...

Innovation in Government: Powering the Future of Federal Health IT

Federal health IT is entering a pivotal moment as electronic health records, artificial intelligence, interoperability standards, and cybersecurity converge to reshape how care is delivered across...

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The Pentagon’s $800 Billion Problem: Why Congress Holds the Key to Defense Innovation

Bill Greenwalt explains how outdated Pentagon budget rules limit innovation and why Congress must act to give DoD flexibility to compete globally.

Billions on the Line: The Hidden Struggle to Shrink the Federal Government’s Real Estate Empire

GAO’s Dave Marroni explains why cutting excess federal real estate is slow, costly, and how better data and strategy can save billions.

OMB’s Power Play: The Memo That Could Finally Fix Federal IT Spending

Gary Washington breaks down OMB’s new memo, highlighting stronger CIO authority, improved transparency, and smarter federal IT spending strategies.

Space Force’s Secret Surge: How 70+ Launches a Year Are Rewriting the Rules of War & Innovation

Inside the Space Force surge: Col. Horne explains rising launch demand, commercial partnerships, and the future of space operations and innovation.

TSP Is Crushing Records: The Surprising Strategy Driving 90% Participation and 11-Second Support

TSP hits record participation and service levels, using AI, cybersecurity, and smart operations to improve retirement outcomes for federal employees.

Modernizing Government

Turning Data into Defense: How Agencies Are Strengthening Fraud Prevention

Federal agencies are undergoing a significant shift in how they approach risk, fraud, and program integrity. What was once largely a reactive process—focused on audits, investigations, and recovering funds after the fact—is now evolving into a proactive, technology-enabled strategy aimed at preventing issues before they occur.

Scott Nemeroff, Executive Director of Fraud and Integrity Services at EY,andMegan Kennedy, Executive Director of Risk Management Services at EY, are working closely with government organizations navigating this transition. Their perspective highlights a broader transformation underway across the federal landscape.

Smashing Silos: The Law Enforcement Intelligence Revolution

How federal law enforcement agencies are transforming their operations through advanced data management, modern technology, and organizational innovation.

The Intelligent Border: Fast. Agile. Secure

he latest episode of Modernizing Government: The EY Insight explores how data, cloud, and emerging technologies are reshaping the mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the federal...

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Navigating the Four Futures of Government AI

Amy Jones, EY’s U.S. Public Sector AI Lead
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Jim Menard, Partner for Technology Transformation
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In Depth Series

Audit Readiness: In Depth

The latest edition of Audit Readiness: In Depth, sponsored by KPMG, takes a close look at the War Department’s ongoing journey toward achieving and sustaining clean audit opinions.
AI & Automation: In Depth

AI & Automation: In Depth, sponsored by Microsoft, brings together federal and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping government operations, research, and service delivery.
Cloud Security: In Depth

In this special In Depth edition of Fed Gov Today, sponsored by Cisco, government and industry leaders break down what it really takes to protect the cloud in high-stakes, mission-driven environments.
Zero Trust: In Depth - Navigating the Federal Government’s Cybersecurity Evolution

In this special program, sponsored by Booz Allen, Francis Rose talks with cybersecurity leaders from DISA, the State Department, GAO, and Booz Allen about the progress agencies are making, the challenges they’re facing, and the strategies that will define the future of Zero Trust across government.