On September 14, 2026, the Deputy Secretary of War issued a memorandum, “Fostering One Strong Industrial Base,” directing a sweeping overhaul of how the Department of War (DoW) handles contractor cost and pricing. For contractors long burdened by Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance, this is worth reading closely.
The U.S. Department of Justice is signaling a significant escalation in federal fraud enforcement, and government contractors should take notice. In an August 13, 2026, memorandum titled “The Fraud Division’s Enforcement Priorities,” Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald describes government procurement fraud as a “critical priority” for the Justice Department’s newly established National