Unanet is a popular accounting system for government contractors, but most users might be unaware of the software’s origin. Unanet software originated as a timekeeping and project management system back in the 1990s. The general ledger module of Unanet wasn’t added until 2015. Unanet’s project management functionality has been in design and use for much longer than the general ledger module. These capabilities include resource planning and labor forecasting.
Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Unanet, Organizational Change Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
On August 21, 2026, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published three final rules addressing its regulatory framework following the revocation of EO 11246. One final rule rescinds the regulations that implemented EO 11246, while the other two modify the regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) of 1974, as amended. The Section 503 and VEVRAA changes are generally effective September 21, 2026, while the rescission of the EO 11246 implementing regulations is effective October 26, 2026.
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Human Resources, Government Regulations, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Organizational Change Management Consulting
A successful Costpoint implementation isn’t defined by whether the system is live. It’s defined by whether the business is truly ready to operate within it. That means processes are working, data is reliable, users are confident, and the organization can execute day-to-day operations without disruption.
Topics: Accounting System Compliance, DFARS Business Systems, Deltek Costpoint, Organizational Change Management Consulting
Billing requirements influence more than invoicing in Unanet. For government contractors, project and task structure decisions affect funding visibility, cost and revenue reporting, charging controls, and daily workflows. Aligning setup with contract requirements and the needs of accounting, contracts, and project management can reduce manual intervention and improve oversight.
Topics: Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Unanet, Organizational Change Management Consulting, Program Management & Project Cost Control
When your accounting or Costpoint subject matter expert leaves, issues start to crop up. Perhaps expense reports are stuck with errors, delaying employee reimbursements. Project designs may not support billing requirements, including the setup of billing formulas and billing formats. Missing or incorrect revenue formulas can cause revenue miscalculations and incorrect information on project reports. Setup issues in your Project Account Groups can affect revenue, billing, and project reporting throughout Costpoint.
Topics: DFARS Business Systems, Deltek Costpoint, Organizational Change Management Consulting
Project health depends on more than customer satisfaction and technical performance. Government contractors also need healthy margins, efficient reporting, reliable billing support, and clear contract closeout documentation. Strong alignment between the project structure and the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure improves reporting, visibility into key metrics such as remaining funding, billing support, and contract closeout effectiveness. These elements help support audit readiness and more efficient project management processes.
Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Unanet, Organizational Change Management Consulting, Program Management & Project Cost Control
A successful Deltek Costpoint manufacturing implementation requires more than system configuration. Cross functional involvement, early data planning, thorough testing, and continuous training help government contractors build internal capability, reduce rework, and establish processes that can support the business well beyond go-live.
Topics: Deltek Costpoint, Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Organizational Change Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
Issues related to the disconnect between contracts management, project management, and accounting teams have been a topic I’ve needed to address recently with many of the customers I work with. Partially caused by disconnected systems and partially by siloed teams, issues between these teams cause significant breakdowns in maintaining an acceptable profit margin, accurate reporting for incurred cost submissions and contract close-out, and ultimately, healthy cash flow for the organization.
Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Unanet, Organizational Change Management Consulting, Program Management & Project Cost Control
On April 20, 2026, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) announced yet another reorganization: a transition to 23 “hub” organizations while maintaining office locations at key defense contractor sites. This reduction reduces the 180 office (branch and suboffices) locations to 23 hubs covering only 19 of the 50 states in the continental U.S.
Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DCAA Audit Support, Human Resources, Government Regulations, Organizational Change Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
On March 26, 2026, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order (EO) titled, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors." The order establishes new mandatory contract clause requirements for federal contractors and subcontractors at all tiers, creates reporting and monitoring obligations, and designates noncompliance as material under the False Claims Act (FCA). Federal agencies are required to incorporate the new clause into contracts and contract-like instruments by April 25, 2026. The EO applies to federal contracts, subcontracts, and contract-like instruments subject to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act (40 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.).
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Human Resources, Government Regulations, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Organizational Change Management Consulting