Government IT leaders face mounting pressure to modernize systems despite constrained budgets and ongoing centralization efforts. Forrester finds that successful organizations are embracing incremental, prioritized, and tool-enabled approaches to modernization that reduce risk, stretch resources, and deliver measurable value. Strategic modernization is not only possible under fiscal constraints — it’s essential to sustaining mission delivery and public trust. This report serves as a practical guide, helping decision-makers modernize effectively while navigating financial, organizational, and technical complexity.