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Treasury Department Prepares for Major Workforce Reductions Under DOGE Initiative

Plans for substantial layoffs target reinstated probationary employees as DOGE claims $130 billion in federal savings.

The US Treasury Department building is seen in Washington, DC on January 19, 2023.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arrives on Capitol Hill on December 05, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • The U.S. Treasury Department is finalizing plans for significant layoffs across its 100,000-employee workforce, part of the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) federal downsizing efforts.
  • Reductions in force (RIFs) will disproportionately impact reinstated probationary employees due to seniority-based policies, according to court filings by Treasury officials.
  • DOGE, led by Elon Musk, claims to have saved $130 billion through office closures, contract terminations, and workforce reductions, though these figures face scrutiny for accuracy.
  • Federal judges have issued temporary restraining orders halting some DOGE actions, citing potential violations of laws governing large-scale layoffs.
  • Nationwide protests from federal employees, including postal workers and scientists, continue as concerns grow over disruptions to essential services and long-term governance stability.