Falls Church, Virginia – May 21, 2026. 11th Hour Service is pleased to announce the award of the Enterprise Risk Management Services contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). This engagement reinforces the organization’s position as a trusted advisor in federal governance, accountability, and organizational risk.
The VBA is one of the largest and most complex benefit-delivery organizations in the federal government, administering programs in compensation, pension, education, vocational rehabilitation, life insurance, and loan guaranty on behalf of the nation’s veterans and their families. The scope and importance of this mission demand that risk management be treated not as a simple checklist and process, but as a strategic discipline and maturity embedded at the highest levels of leadership and decision-making.
Scope of Engagement
Under this contract, 11th Hour Service will provide a full suite of Enterprise Risk Management advisory services, designed to advance the VBA’s already mature risk governance infrastructure and cultivate a culture of proactive, data-informed accountability.
Why It Matters
The federal government’s approach to Enterprise Risk Management is undergoing a significant shift. While OMB Circular A‑123 historically positioned ERM within internal control and assurance frameworks, recent updates are refocusing A‑123 on internal control rigor, fraud prevention, and accountability. At the same time, ERM is being elevated within OMB Circular A‑11 as a strategic capability—integrated into agency planning, performance management, and budget decision-making. In parallel, the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act reinforces risk-informed execution at the program level by institutionalizing performance and governance disciplines. Together, these changes reflect a broader evolution from compliance-driven risk management toward enterprise-wide, decision-centric risk practices aligned to mission outcomes. Agencies that embed ERM into their strategic planning and operational cadence are better positioned to anticipate disruptions, allocate resources efficiently, and maintain public trust.
Looking Ahead
This engagement further establishes 11th Hour Service as a recognized leader in federal risk solutions and services. The organization brings a rigorous, practitioner-led methodology to every engagement — combining deep subject-matter expertise in federal governance frameworks with a hands-on approach to organizational change. Our professionals have supported civilian agencies, the intelligence community, and defense organizations in building risk management capabilities that are operationally grounded and mission-aligned.
As federal oversight, compliance, and fraud requirements continue to evolve, 11th Hour Service is committed to providing the caliber of advisory services that agencies require to meet their mission objectives.
We are honored by the trust placed in our team by the Veterans Benefits Administration and remain committed to the veterans and families this mission serves.
About 11th Hour Service
11th Hour Service is a trusted Global Professional Services Provider serving government and commercial clients. The firm offers customized solutions based on proven results that focus on advancing an organization’s ability to achieve its mission. The 11th Hour Service culture was built on integrity, empowerment, and our commitment to continuous improvement and being result-driven. The firm’s experience spans nearly 20 years and is focused across several domains, including enterprise risk management, analytics and automation, financial management, human capital development, information and systems management, and value chain management. Go to 11thhourservice.com for more info.
