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Rebuilding Trust: The New Playbook for Government and Industry After the Shutdown

experts break down how agencies and contractors navigate the ongoing government shutdown. Former OMB Controller Danny Werfel explains how federal funds are managed under tight restrictions, Maximus’ Ron Leidner shares how collaboration and AI can drive smarter modernization, and former DHS Chief Procurement Officer Soraya Correa discusses rebuilding morale and vendor relationships after a...
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Modernization Across Government: Overhauling Acquisition, Evolving Cyber Defense, and Enforcing CMMC

This week on Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, three federal and industry leaders spotlight sweeping changes shaping the government’s approach to acquisition, cybersecurity, and supply chain resilience. Karla Smith Jackson of NASA explains how the FAR Council is streamlining the Federal Acquisition Regulation for the first time in over four decades. Katie Bowen from Synack outlines the dual impact...
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Driving Better Outcomes: From $100 Billion Savings to Zero Trust

This episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose dives into three transformative efforts reshaping the federal government. Jessica Lucas-Judy of the GAO outlines how agencies can save up to $100 billion by addressing inefficiencies and duplications. Gabrielle Rivera from Maximus explains the shift from output- to outcome-based strategies in government contracting and performance measurement....
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Efficiency, Experience, and Execution: Financial Leadership Across Government

This week’s edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose features exclusive conversations with federal financial leaders shaping the future of government operations. Irv Dennis, CFO of HUD, outlines the agency's sweeping modernization and accountability efforts; CX pioneer Martha Dorris details progress and challenges in customer experience across government; and Rear Admiral Matt Lake, CFO of the...
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Strategic Shifts: Navy Agility, CX Evolution, and Acquisition Reform

This week's Fed Gov Today dives into three major areas of transformation in federal operations: military strategy, customer experience, and federal acquisition. Admiral Daryl Caudle explains how the Navy’s “One Atlantic” concept is improving force agility. MaryAnn Monroe from Maximus discusses the new federal CX legislation and its impact on service delivery. Finally, Roger Waldron and Crystal...
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Navigating Priorities: Budget Strategy, Audit Success & Navy's Tech Evolution

On this edition of Fed Gov Today, host Francis Rose explores how agencies are adapting to constrained budgets under a full-year continuing resolution, the Pentagon’s progress toward audit readiness, and the Navy’s updated vision for information superiority. Former government leaders Tom Harker and Dave Mader offer insight into financial strategy amid shifting priorities. Joseph Nave of KPMG...
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Smarter Government: Fixing Consolidation, Modernizing Healthcare, and Transforming Procurement

On this edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, we examine three major areas shaping the future of federal operations. First, we explore the push for agency consolidation and how to ensure it improves efficiency without compromising mission effectiveness. Then, we shift to healthcare, as the Department of Veterans Affairs embarks on a large-scale modernization effort to enhance care through...
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Government on the Move: Postal Shakeups, Pentagon Priorities & Procurement Overhaul

On this episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, major shifts in government operations take center stage. Experts analyze the Trump administration’s proposal to move the U.S. Postal Service under the Commerce Department, exploring the logistical, financial, and political implications. Retired Marine Corps Major General Arnold Punaro breaks down the Pentagon’s $50 billion budget realignment and...

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From Outputs to Outcomes: Contracting for Mission Success

A paradigm shift is underway in how federal agencies define success—and it’s reshaping how they engage with contractors. Gabrielle Rivera, Vice President at Maximus, joined Fed Gov Today to discuss how the shift from measuring outputs to outcomes is transforming government operations and procurement strategies.

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Streamlining Federal Acquisition: NASA’s Role in Transforming the FAR

For the first time in more than four decades, the federal government is undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). At the center of this transformation is NASA’s Assistant Administrator for Procurement, Karla Smith Jackson, who joins this week’s Fed Gov Today to explain what the changes mean, how they’re being executed, and why they matter for the entire...
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Acquisition Overhaul: GSA’s Expanding Role and What It Means for Agencies and Industry

Federal acquisition is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in decades, as outlined in a new executive order placing the General Services Administration (GSA) at the center of the federal government’s procurement ecosystem. Roger Waldron, President of the Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement, and Crystal Philcox, former Assistant Commissioner of the Federal...
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Audit Excellence in Action: The Marine Corps Sets the Standard for the Pentagon

Joseph Nave, Principal at KPMG, outlines how the Marine Corps’ achievement of a clean audit opinion for two consecutive years serves as a blueprint for other Defense Department entities. He emphasizes leadership accountability, cross-functional coordination, and a sustained culture of audit readiness as critical success factors.
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Smarter Spending – Fixing the Federal Procurement Problem

Despite years of reform efforts, the federal government continues to waste billions on unnecessary software licenses, redundant purchases, and inefficient procurement strategies. On Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, Joe Jordan, former Administrator of Federal Procurement Policy at OMB and CEO of Acta Para, explained why enterprise-wide purchasing remains a challenge—and what needs to change.
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Understanding Government Contract Cancellations

Government contracts are essential to federal operations, but in times of budget adjustments, policy shifts, or changing priorities, agencies may need to terminate contracts—sometimes in large numbers. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced plans to cancel nearly 600 contracts, saving the agency over $900 million, a move that raises questions about how agencies manage contract...