Lawmakers see waste in DOGE’s ‘stupid’ $7B buyout costs
Summary
A government report found that the administration spent about $7 billion paying workers who were on paid leave during buyouts. This spending is raising questions about how money was used during President Trump’s time in office.Key Facts
- The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released the report.
- The report estimated $6.7 billion was spent on paying staff who were not working.
- This occurred during the administration’s efforts to reduce government staff through buyouts.
- Paid leave means employees were given pay while not working, often during reorganizations or layoffs.
- Lawmakers are reviewing the report and questioning the efficiency of these costs.
- The report focuses on the Department of Government Efficiency and its role in the buyouts.
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