VA’s Accessibility Gap Creates New Demand for 508-Compliant Tech
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report on July 1, 2025 announcing it found VA procured IT systems which failed to comply with legally-required accessibility standards. Specifically, of the 30 “bedrock and critical” IT systems audited by OIG as part of its report, the inspector general found only four systems that complied with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Inside the VA's EHR Modernization: A Closer Look at the New Discussion Draft of Legislation
Since the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched its most recent attempt to modernize its electronic health record (EHR) system in 2020, the initiative has been plagued with numerous setbacks and budget overruns. Given the issues faced, lawmakers recently introduced a new discussion draft of legislation that would increase oversight of the VA’s efforts.
Tom Temin: Understanding the Color of Federal Money
Congress first enacted federal appropriations law in 1809. It’s kept lawyers, contractors, and judges busy ever since. A question arising in many sellers’ minds at this time of year is, what money is available for contracts in more than one fiscal year?