Fiscal uncertainty and payment delays are putting new pressure on contractors working across DHS and State
Fiscal uncertainty and payment delays are putting new pressure on contractors working across DHS and State  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Tue Feb 17 2026
Description: Contractors supporting DHS are navigating a mix of shifting reviews, uneven funding streams, and slow reimbursements for work already completed. Those delays are now rippling through companies that don’t get upfront payments and rely on predictable cash flow to keep projects moving. We break down what’s driving the bottlenecks and who’s feeling it most with Stephanie Kostro, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.