Articles

Preparing a budget for 2027 starts long before the new year begins. This article highlights the key planning areas government contractors should evaluate, from revenue forecasting and workforce planning to indirect rates and cash flow management, and includes a free downloadable Budget Planning Checklist.

October is the perfect time to evaluate whether your organization is on pace to meet year-end revenue goals. Learn how government contractors can build a realistic forecast and find revenue gaps while there is still time to act.

Government contractors often rely on spreadsheets to bridge compliance gaps in their accounting systems. This article explores the risks, costs, and emerging alternatives that help firms automate DCAA compliance and reduce audit exposure.

A year-end budget-to-actual review helps government contractors understand where performance aligns with expectations and where adjustments may be needed. By evaluating revenue, labor utilization, backlog, forecasting, and financial risks, leadership teams can make smarter decisions before the year closes.

September 30 may mark the end of the federal fiscal year, but it’s only the beginning of FY27 planning. Here’s what agencies and government contractors should be watching as priorities, funding decisions, and acquisition strategies take shape.

Most government contractors view federal year-end as a contracting and funding milestone. In reality, it is also a stress test for ERP systems, reporting tools, and operational data that support the business. Here’s how government contractors can prepare their systems before federal fiscal year-end activity reaches its peak.

Many government contractors focus on winning new work before September 30. The greater challenge often begins after award. Learn how contract execution readiness supports staffing, onboarding, financial management, reporting, and successful contract delivery.

Many contractors view Earned Value Management as a compliance requirement, but its real value is predictive. By monitoring Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI), project leaders can identify cost overruns and schedule risks months before they become major problems. Here’s how these two metrics provide some of the earliest indicators of program health.

September can be one of the busiest months in federal contracting. Learn how government contractors can identify buying signals, engage agencies, and focus on the opportunities that matter most before September 30.

The federal fiscal year-end affects more than federal agencies. Learn how it impacts government contractors, nonprofits, grant recipients, and public sector organizations.