The era of big bang IT projects at VA is over

Published: June 9, 2023, 12:31 p.m.

Not enough new entrants. A lack of accountability. Too many modifications to existing contracts and not enough new awards. The Veterans Affairs Department got an earful from House lawmakers last month over its IT contracting habits.\nThe trends highlighted by the Government Accountability Office and House Veterans Affairs Committee members were not necessarily surprising to VA officials, but nonetheless worrisome.\nTo that end, VA is changing the way it manages and works with contractors.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices