Ernst & Young Government Contracts
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Ernst & Young government contracts totaled $1.3B across 180 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In the latest year, FY2026 obligations were down 23.3% vs FY2025, while the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $830M (62% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $338,227,238 across 98 awards with activity that year, a change of -23.3% from $440,735,986 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,338,995,914 across 180 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $338M
- Awards in FY2026
- 98
- Change vs FY2025
- -23.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.3B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Ernst & Young federal contracts by year
Ernst & Young federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $338,227,238 | 98 | -23.3% |
| FY2025 | $440,735,986 | 100 | -21.3% |
| FY2024 | $560,032,691 | 127 | n/a |
About Ernst & Young's federal contracts
Ernst & Young's federal contract obligations fell 40% from FY2024 ($560M) to FY2026 ($338M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Ernst & Young works for at least 10 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Defense with 62% of its contract dollars, followed by the General Services Administration (11%).
Its main line of government work is offices of certified public accountants (NAICS 541211), 90% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Ernst & Young contract work are District of Columbia, New York and Virginia; District of Columbia alone accounts for 65%.
Which agencies award Ernst & Young contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Ernst & Young LLP. Ernst & Young DoD contracts account for 62% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $830,467,006 | 62.0% |
| 2 | General Services Administration | $152,833,020 | 11.4% |
| 3 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | $103,028,429 | 7.7% |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $82,732,575 | 6.2% |
| 5 | Federal Communications Commission | $30,238,674 | 2.3% |
| 6 | Corporation for National and Community Service | $20,699,986 | 1.5% |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture | $19,204,682 | 1.4% |
| 8 | Department of Energy | $18,355,437 | 1.4% |
| 9 | Social Security Administration | $17,494,844 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Department of Transportation | $17,155,247 | 1.3% |
Ernst & Young contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Ernst & Young's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offices of Certified Public AccountantsNAICS 541211 | $1,203,431,967 | 89.9% |
| 2 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $66,589,824 | 5.0% |
| 3 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $45,330,556 | 3.4% |
| 4 | Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 811121 | $10,177,990 | 0.8% |
| 5 | Software PublishersNAICS 513210 | $8,258,398 | 0.6% |
| 6 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $2,493,000 | 0.2% |
| 7 | Other Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541618 | $1,480,095 | 0.1% |
| 8 | All Other Legal ServicesNAICS 541199 | $986,317 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesNAICS 541611 | $473,304 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Professional and Management Development TrainingNAICS 611430 | $15,000 | <0.1% |
Where Ernst & Young contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
Companies similar to Ernst & Young
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Offices of Certified Public Accountants (NAICS 541211), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KPMG LLP | $1,301,528,750 |
| 2 | Kearney & Company, P.C. | $733,179,570 |
Recent Ernst & Young contract awards
The latest Ernst & Young contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Department of CommerceA-123 AUDIT | $1,100,000 | 1331L526FNB200284 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentACQUISITION WORKFORCE ANALYSIS | $1,449,506 | 86614326F00055 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Department of TransportationSECURITY ASSESSMENT AND AUTHORIZATION SUPPORT SERVICES TASK ORDER | $1,401,353 | 693JJ126F00102N |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Department of Energy89303023ACF000012: ADD A TASK ORDER TO ERNST & YOUNG CONTRACT RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (RTES) OFFICE OPERATIONAL AND MITIGATION & CONTROL SUPPORT | $643,904 | 89303026FIA000023 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Department of CommerceA-123 | $101,466 | 1331L526F0435 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Department of JusticeMEGA 5 FRD ERNST & YOUNG TO PARALEGAL SUPPORT | $53,221 | 15JPSS26F00001684 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Department of CommerceERNEST & YOUNG | $399,385 | 1331L526F13OS0462 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Department of CommercePROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $854,093 | 1331L526F0398 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | General Services AdministrationIAE ENTITY VALIDATION SERVICES FOR SAMGOV | $11,744,454 | 47QPCA26F0022 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Department of CommerceA123 INTERNAL CONTROLS IMPROVEMENT PLANNING SUPPORT | $1,243,581 | 1331L526F0349 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Department of JusticeAUDIT, BUDGET, DATA QUALITY, FINANCIAL, AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AFMS | $6,785,898 | 15JPSS26F00001483 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Department of CommerceA 123 AUDIT INTERNAL CONTROL | $750,000 | 1331L526FNB200175 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Department of JusticeADMINISTRATIVE & PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT | $1,847,012 | 15F06726F0001132 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Department of JusticeFINANCIAL SERVICES SUPPORT FOR THE DEA FMASS II | $883,798 | 15JPSS26F00001609 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Department of EnergyTHE PURPOSE OF THE BPC CALL IS TO PROVIDE CIO EXECUTIVE SUPPORT SERVICES (CESS) IN SUPPORT OF THE OCIO. | $500,000 | 89303026FIM000211 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentFINANCIAL, PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES | $4,899,660 | 86614326F00017 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentREMEDIATION SUPPORT SERVICES | $2,077,792 | 86614326F00012 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS TASK ORDER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS AND ANALYSIS (LESA) PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ICE- ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS (ERO). | $9,379,979 | 70CDCR26FR0000009 |
| May 29, 2026 | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT CALL ORDER FOR ACTUARY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF HERMIT'S PEAK CALF CANYON. | $1,271,835 | 70FB8026F00000034 |
| May 20, 2026 | Department of JusticeALS ORDER | $1,294,900 | 15JPSS26F00001202 |
| May 14, 2026 | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT, BUDGET, FINANCIAL REPORTING, AUDIT AND MODEL VALIDATION SUPPORT. | $2,897,091 | 86615526F00006 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentFINANCIAL, PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES | $3,420,455 | 86614326F00009 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Department of CommerceOMB A-123 ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS SUPPORT | $439,013 | 1331L526F0079 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentFINANCIAL, PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES | $9,245,465 | 86614326F00001 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Department of Health and Human ServicesSERVICE ORGANIZATION CONTROLS (SOC) 1 TYPE 2 AUDIT OF NIH ERA SYSTEM | $340,294 | 75N98026F00033 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Ernst & Young
Large prime contractors such as Ernst & Young buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Ernst & Young is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Ernst & Young make from government contracts?
- Ernst & Young LLP received $1.3B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 180 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $338M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Ernst & Young?
- The Department of Defense obligated $830M to Ernst & Young from FY2024 to FY2026, 62% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Ernst & Young do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Ernst & Young's largest federal contract industries are offices of certified public accountants (NAICS 541211), other computer related services (NAICS 541519) and engineering services (NAICS 541330).
- Where does Ernst & Young perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Ernst & Young contract dollars went to work in District of Columbia ($870M), New York ($214M) and Virginia ($168M).
- Are Ernst & Young's government contracts growing?
- Ernst & Young's federal contract obligations fell 40% from FY2024 ($560M) to FY2026 ($338M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Ernst & Young?
- Look at the agencies and industries Ernst & Young works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.