By Joanna Colosimo
On February 3, 2026, President Trump signed a spending bill that includes funding for the Department of Labor. The bill allocates just under $101 million for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for fiscal year 2026 (FY 2026), marking a significant shift from the White House’s initial budget proposal to eliminate the agency.
The budget approval is approximately $11 million less than the prior year, which is a 10% reduction, leaving a majority of OFCCP’s funding intact. However, based on recent data, OFCCP’s workforce is about 25% smaller than a year ago.
OFCCP is actively investigating complaints alleging violations of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, and it is clear the agency will survive another fiscal year. However, uncertainty remains about what additional responsibilities the agency may be tasked with in order to utilize the approved budget amount.
DCI is monitoring this situation and will keep the contractor community informed as updates occur.
