Skip To Content

90 Days to FY-End: Critical ITAM Tasks for Government Agencies

By Laurie Shrout
July 1, 2025

90 Days to FY-End: Critical ITAM Tasks for Government Agencies

Your Fourth Quarter Action Plan Starts Now

With October 1st approaching, government IT leaders face their most critical quarter. Poor ITAM execution during this period doesn't just waste taxpayer dollars—it can create audit findings that may impact your agency's standing in the new fiscal year.

Weeks 1-4: Complete Your Asset Discovery Sweep

Launch comprehensive discovery across all IT assets including shadow IT, contractor-managed systems, and distributed locations. Focus on assets purchased in the last 18 months that may not be properly cataloged. Many agencies discover significantly more assets than their databases show during discovery sweeps.

Weeks 5-8: Reconcile License Entitlements vs. Deployments

Match actual software installations against purchased licenses, paying special attention to enterprise agreements with auto-renewal clauses. Document any license shortfalls or overages before they become expensive surprises during vendor audits.

Weeks 9-12: Validate Security Configurations

Ensure all IT assets meet baseline security requirements and document approved deviations. With increasing cybersecurity threats, FISMA compliance documentation must be current and defensible.

90-Day ITAM Action Plan infographic showing critical tasks for government agencies before fiscal year-end, including asset discovery, license reconciliation, and FISMA compliance phases with weekly timeline from The SIE Group

Budget Execution Without Waste

The final quarter often brings "use it or lose it" pressure, but smart agencies invest strategically. Consider infrastructure upgrades that support long-term modernization goals rather than purchasing equipment that will sit unused.

Documentation: Your Audit Insurance Policy

Create comprehensive records now—not when auditors arrive. Document procurement justifications, deployment decisions, and security approvals. Comprehensive documentation helps agencies better respond to audit inquiries.

Professional ITAM Assessment Available

The next 90 days determine your agency's ITAM success for all of FY 2026. Don't navigate this critical period alone.

Get your agency audit-ready with a comprehensive ITAM review. Schedule your no-cost assessment with The SIE Group and ensure strong performance through fiscal year transition.