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Veterans Affairs Cuts $380K Monthly Website Contract in Latest DOGE Reforms

The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, claims $140 billion in savings as layoffs and contract cancellations reshape federal agencies, sparking debate over transparency and impact.

A person walks into the Department of Veterans Affairs' headquarters a block from the White House on March 06, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Elon Musk's DOGE has eliminated at least 124 Deloitte contracts since Jan. 20.
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UNITED STATES - MARCH 5: Elon Musk, of the Department of Government Efficiency, leaves a lunch with senate Republicans in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Overview

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs replaced a $380,000 monthly contract for website modifications with in-house work by a single staffer, reportedly saving millions.
  • DOGE announced the cancellation of 47 federal contracts with a ceiling value of $87.5 million, citing $30.2 million in savings as part of broader cost-cutting measures.
  • Critics question DOGE's claim of $140 billion in savings, with independent estimates suggesting the actual figure ranges from $5 billion to $15 billion.
  • Massive layoffs continue across federal agencies, including plans to cut 80,000 jobs at the VA, raising concerns about service disruptions in critical sectors.
  • Experts argue that systemic fiscal issues, such as entitlement spending and the federal deficit, require Congressional action beyond DOGE's unilateral cost-cutting efforts.