Part 1 – Federal Contractors: Prepare for the Next Wave of Audits

From HR Unlimited, Inc.

June 05, 2026

Press Release

Federal contractor compliance expectations continue to evolve, and many employers are asking the same question.

The federal contractor's compliance landscape is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades.

For years, contractors largely associated compliance oversight with affirmative action plans, OFCCP desk audits, and technical reporting obligations. Today, however, the federal government appears to be expanding its enforcement focus far beyond traditional affirmative action compliance.

With the implementation of Executive Order 14398 and FAR Clause 52.222-90, federal agencies are signaling a broader strategy centered on anti-discrimination enforcement, merit-based employment systems, procurement compliance, and potential False Claims Act exposure.

Key Takeaways from the Article:

  • Why federal contractors should expect increased compliance scrutiny

  • The workforce documentation employers should be reviewing now

  • Common compliance gaps that create audit exposure

  • How merit-based employment systems support defensibility

  • Practical steps organizations can take to strengthen audit readiness

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