The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has reached a milestone of $160 billion in taxpayer savings.
This includes efforts such as asset sales, contract terminations, fraud eliminations, and other cost-saving measures.
DOGE’s most recent report shows that the savings equate to approximately $993.79 per taxpayer.
These figures were achieved through various initiatives that focused on reducing government waste and inefficiency.
A significant portion of the savings comes from the termination of wasteful contracts.
Over the course of just two days, DOGE canceled 179 contracts. The total ceiling value of these contracts was an estimated $1.87 billion, per Breitbart News.
As a result of these terminations, the government saved approximately $280 million. Some of the contracts canceled included a $1.8 million U.S. Trade & Development contract for “energy and climate advisory services” and a $207,000 consulting contract with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for a “grant writing workshop.”
Another canceled contract was a $89,000 Treasury contract for a “country program manager in Namibia.”
These contracts are seen as part of DOGE’s broader effort to rein in unnecessary government spending.
In another update, DOGE highlighted the cancellation of 401 additional contracts, with a ceiling value of $2.1 billion.
The savings from these contract terminations amounted to $613 million.
Among the contracts canceled was one worth $276,000, designated for a “Kenya program coordinator.”
DOGE also canceled a $228,000 Treasury contract related to vehicles for Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, and Tanzania.
Other canceled contracts included a $24,000 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) training program on equal opportunity in employment and a $15,000 DHS contract for workplace advocacy services.
One of the largest terminations involved a $5.9 million Department of Commerce contract for “environmental consulting support services.”
These contracts were seen as inefficient or wasteful by DOGE, contributing significantly to the overall savings.
In addition to contracts, DOGE has been focused on reducing wasteful grants.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the termination of 420 grants, resulting in an impressive $2.3 billion in savings.
Among the canceled grants was one for $150,000 intended for “gender lensed curricula” in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences.
Another grant of $100,000 was intended to promote “climate resilience and sustainable agriculture in Ghana.”
Additionally, a $361,000 grant for “gender non-conforming, non-binary, two-spirit” BIPOC farmers in New York was also canceled. These grants were viewed by many as unnecessary and aligned with DOGE’s goal of eliminating wasteful and politically charged programs.
Currently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the leading agency in generating savings, followed by the General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Department of Education.
On the other hand, agencies like the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Department of Energy (DOE) are contributing the least to the savings initiative.
President Donald Trump has praised the work of DOGE, emphasizing that the agency’s efforts to cut wasteful spending will continue. He stated that the work of DOGE would remain active, even as Elon Musk returns to his business ventures.
The termination of wasteful contracts and grants is expected to continue to contribute to significant savings for taxpayers.
The ongoing success of DOGE reflects a broader commitment to government efficiency and accountability.
As the agency continues its work, further savings are anticipated, leading to even greater fiscal responsibility in the federal government.
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