Euna Solutions Report Reveals Public Sector AI Adoption Lagging Despite High Interest

Event summary

  • Euna Solutions released its 'State of AI in the Public Sector' report on February 10, 2026, based on a survey of 58 public-sector finance and operations leaders.
  • 57% of agencies are exploring AI, but only 16% are piloting projects and just 1.6% have broad deployment.
  • Top near-term use cases include procurement RFP generation (29%), forecasting and scenario planning (27%), and grants research and matching (25%).
  • Primary barriers to adoption include data security concerns, lack of governance guidance, legacy systems, and limited staff capacity.

The big picture

The report highlights a widening gap between enthusiasm for AI and actual deployment in the public sector, with agencies prioritizing practical applications in procurement, budgeting, and grants management. This trend reflects broader industry shifts where AI is becoming a foundational layer of public-sector infrastructure, similar to the adoption of cloud computing and cybersecurity. Euna Solutions positions itself as a key player in embedding AI capabilities within trusted GovTech platforms, aiming to reduce risk and deliver immediate efficiency gains.

What we're watching

Governance Dynamics
How federal or state AI governance guidance will evolve to address structural barriers in public sector AI adoption.
Execution Risk
Whether agencies can sustain momentum in AI adoption given limited staff capacity and legacy system constraints.
Operational Impact
The pace at which AI will deliver measurable operational value in high-volume, rules-based workflows.