# Federal Agencies Implement Data Asset Inventories

Federal agencies face a critical September 30, 2026 deadline to publish comprehensive inventories of their data assets in compliance with the OPEN Government Data Act and updated metadata standards (DCAT-US v3.0). The Chief Data Officers Council has issued a detailed implementation guide to support agencies in meeting these requirements amid challenges such as workforce reductions and evolving cybersecurity frameworks, including zero trust principles. This initiative aims to enhance data transparency, accessibility, and management across federal agencies, impacting procurement planning and data governance strategies.

- Agencies must ensure their data asset inventories meet the new metadata standards by the September 30 deadline to comply with federal data policy mandates.
- Procurement professionals should anticipate increased demand for data management, metadata standardization, and cybersecurity services aligned with zero trust architectures.
- Vendors offering data cataloging, metadata management, and secure data infrastructure solutions may find new opportunities supporting federal compliance efforts.
- Organizations should align procurement strategies with the Chief Data Officers Council guidance to facilitate effective data governance and interoperability across government systems.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- Chief Data Officers Council (CDO Council)
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
- Data Foundation
- Data.gov
- General Services Administration (GSA)

### Sources
- [A government data policy deadline is nearing. Data leaders are looking to help | FedScoop](https://fedscoop.com/open-government-data-act-policy-deadline-metadata-schema) - FedScoop