FY27 Federal Budget Request: What You Need to Know
The FY27 federal budget request was released on April 3rd, and is providing an initial look at the momentum and impact IT investments will have in the coming years.
The Department of War’s unprecedented $1.5T request underscores attention on national security and pushing towards next-generation warfighting capabilities, while across the whole of government, there is expected to be a continued mandate to drive efficiency, consolidate systems and align technology investments with administration priorities.
The DoW “Colors of Money”: What Industry Needs To Know Before Engaging
One-Year Money (e.g., O&M, MILPERS)
Funds must be obligated during the fiscal year in which they were appropriated. If O&M is appropriated for FY26, it must be obligated by September 30, 2026. After that, it expires for new obligations. This drives the well-known fourth quarter execution surge.