--- title: DCAA Compliance Blog description: ReliAscent's Blog covers important topics in government contracting and FAR & DCAA Compliance. Join the conversation today! --- # DCAA COMPLIANCE BLOG ## NEWS, HELPFUL TIPS, AND DISCUSSION WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTS ## [ Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase 2 Implementation ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/department-of-war-suspends-cmmc-phase-2-implementation) [CMMC](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/tag/cmmc) [Tyler Link](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/author/tyler-link) on July 14, 2026 The Department of War (DoW) has just announced that it is suspending implementation of Phase II of the [Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program](https://dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC/About/), which had been scheduled to take effect on... [ Read The Full Blog Now... ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/department-of-war-suspends-cmmc-phase-2-implementation) [![DoW Suspends CMMC Phase 2](https://www.reliascent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pentagon.jpg?width=500&name=Pentagon.jpg) ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/department-of-war-suspends-cmmc-phase-2-implementation) ## [ It's June 10th. Have You Started Your Incurred Cost Proposal Yet? ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/its-june-10th.-have-you-started-your-incurred-cost-proposal-yet) [incurred cost proposal](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/tag/incurred-cost-proposal) [Tyler Link](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/author/tyler-link) on June 10, 2026 **June 30th is rapidly approaching and ReliAscent® would like to remind government contractors and grantees that if you had a Cost Reimbursable or Time & Materials type contract (or grant requiring an...** [ Read The Full Blog Now... ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/its-june-10th.-have-you-started-your-incurred-cost-proposal-yet) [![2025 Incurred Cost Proposals](https://www.reliascent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025%20Incurred%20Cost%20Proposals.jpg?width=500&name=2025%20Incurred%20Cost%20Proposals.jpg) ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/its-june-10th.-have-you-started-your-incurred-cost-proposal-yet) ## [ SBICs: Strategic Growth Capital for SBIR/STTR & Government Contractors ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/sbics-strategic-growth-capital-for-sbir-government-contractors) [SBICs](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/tag/sbics) [Tyler Link](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/author/tyler-link) on April 16, 2026 For many small businesses operating in the federal funding ecosystem, their journey typically begins with non-dilutive capital—most often through SBIR and STTR awards. These programs provide critical... [ Read The Full Blog Now... ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/sbics-strategic-growth-capital-for-sbir-government-contractors) [![SBICs - growth capital for sbir-sttr and government contractors](https://www.reliascent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SBICs.png?width=500&name=SBICs.png) ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/sbics-strategic-growth-capital-for-sbir-government-contractors) ## [ SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Signed into Law - DoW Topics Pre-Released ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/sbir/sttr-reauthorization-signed-into-law-dow-topics-pre-released) [2026 DoW SBIR/STTR Topics](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/tag/2026-dow-sbir-sttr-topics) [Tyler Link](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/author/tyler-link) on April 14, 2026 After Congress let the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs lapse for more than 6 months, the programs were finally reauthorized yesterday,... [ Read The Full Blog Now... ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/sbir/sttr-reauthorization-signed-into-law-dow-topics-pre-released) [![SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Signed into Law](https://www.reliascent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture2.png?width=500&name=Picture2.png) ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/sbir/sttr-reauthorization-signed-into-law-dow-topics-pre-released) ## [ SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Agreement Reached ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/sbir/sttr-reauthorization-agreement-reached) [sbir/sttr reauthorization](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/tag/sbir-sttr-reauthorization) [Tyler Link](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/author/tyler-link) on February 25, 2026 After a very painful, nearly five-month lapse in the programs, an agreement has finally been reached to reinstate the **Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)** and **Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)** [ Read The Full Blog Now... ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/sbir/sttr-reauthorization-agreement-reached) [![SBIR STTR Reauthorization 2026](https://www.reliascent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture2.png?width=500&name=Picture2.png) ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/sbir/sttr-reauthorization-agreement-reached) ## [ Is it Time for a GovCon Upgrade? ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/is-it-time-for-a-govcon-upgrade) [DCAA Accounting Systems](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/tag/dcaa-accounting-systems) [Tyler Link](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/author/tyler-link) on February 2, 2026 | It's the beginning of a new year, and I always like to remind government contractors and grantees that while you are likely (still) digging out of the craziness that comes with January, this is... | | --- | [ Read The Full Blog Now... ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/is-it-time-for-a-govcon-upgrade) [![Government Contract Accounting Firm](https://www.reliascent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GovComply%20Platinum%203.jpg?width=500&name=GovComply%20Platinum%203.jpg) ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/is-it-time-for-a-govcon-upgrade) ## [ DoE Rescinds 15% Indirect Rates Cap ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/doe-rescinds-15-indirect-rates-cap) [DoE 15% Indirect Cost Limits SBIR Grants](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/tag/doe-15-indirect-cost-limits-sbir-grants) [Tyler Link](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/author/tyler-link) on January 29, 2026 Great news for contractors and grantees working with the Department of Energy: [DoE published a Policy Flash on January 27, 2026, officially rescinding the previous policy flash that set a cap of 15% for...](https://www.energy.gov/management/pf-2026-30-indirect-cost-rates-policy-flashes-and-financial-assistance-letter-no-longer?emci=fccbfd42-a2fb-f011-8d4c-0022482d279b&emdi=62bb8536-80fc-f011-8d4c-0022482d279b&ceid=14108423) [ Read The Full Blog Now... ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/doe-rescinds-15-indirect-rates-cap) [![DoE Rescinds 15% Cap on Indirect Rates](https://www.reliascent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DoE%20Rescinds%2015%20percent%20cap%20on%20indirect%20rates.jpg?width=500&name=DoE%20Rescinds%2015%20percent%20cap%20on%20indirect%20rates.jpg) ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/doe-rescinds-15-indirect-rates-cap) ## [ There's No Better Time to Evaluate Your GovCon Accounting Options ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/theres-no-better-time-to-evaluate-your-govcon-accounting-options) [govcon accounting firms](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/tag/govcon-accounting-firms) [Tyler Link](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/author/tyler-link) on November 21, 2025 With 2026 only six weeks away, I like to remind government contractors and grantees that while you certainly have more exciting things going on, this is the best time of year to discuss setting up a[...](https://www.reliascent.com/dcaa-compliant-accounting-systems?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_938On8NPQ_ytd_5zjSKeNT7rR78QsL8SLIAtZihEZ8FMu31hw2m0sxF6DSeclFQnjrhgI) [ Read The Full Blog Now... ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/theres-no-better-time-to-evaluate-your-govcon-accounting-options) [![Government Contract Accounting Firms](https://www.reliascent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theres%20no%20better%20time%20to%20evaluate%20your%20govcon%20accounting%20options.jpg?width=500&name=Theres%20no%20better%20time%20to%20evaluate%20your%20govcon%20accounting%20options.jpg) ](https://www.reliascent.com/blog/theres-no-better-time-to-evaluate-your-govcon-accounting-options)