The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced that core human resources (HR) systems are not integrated across the federal workforce. A survey conducted by the U.S. General Services Administration, covering 29 agencies, revealed 111 instances of 59 different HR software products. This announcement was shared in a post on X on March 23.
According to DOGE's post, these core HR systems—encompassing onboarding, job histories, organizational charts, and benefits—are not consolidated within the federal workforce. This lack of integration results in redundancy, higher costs, and limited functionality in some cases.
DOGE reported that the survey found these agencies use 111 unique HR software products from 19 commercial vendors and 11 federal entities. The cost per employee for these systems is three to ten times higher than what private companies pay for similar services. Furthermore, many of these systems do not allow agencies to easily generate or view a basic organizational chart, which is considered a fundamental HR function.
Fragmentation in Core HR Systems
| https://x.com/DOGE/status/1903857045876392016
DOGE states that as pilot programs begin to gain traction, it is working alongside other agencies to address and resolve these issues.
DOGE is described as a federal agency focused on optimizing government spending, reducing waste, and ensuring accountability in contract management. By reviewing expenditures and canceling non-essential contracts, DOGE aims to improve fiscal responsibility and enhance the effectiveness of public resource allocation.
