The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the cancellation of 269 contracts deemed wasteful, with a total ceiling value of $845 million. This move is part of ongoing efforts to reduce government spending. The announcement was made in a post on X.
According to DOGE, these terminated contracts are expected to save the government approximately $255 million. Among the canceled agreements is a $50,000 consulting contract with the Department of the Interior for "facilitation and collaborative problem-solving services." Additionally, DOGE reported ending $90 million in non-essential grants, including $995,000 for a "BIPOC culinary program" and $625,000 for a "Russian Far East biodiversity partnership."
An April 2025 Harvard-Harris Poll found that 69% of voters support "undertaking a full-scale effort to find and eliminate fraud and waste in government expenditures," while only 31% favor slashing $1 trillion in federal spending. The poll also indicates that a majority support balancing the federal budget, reducing overall expenditures, and conducting a comprehensive review of current government spending.
DOGE Contract and Grant Update
| https://x.com/DOGE/status/1915414097874616505
DOGE is described as a federal agency focused on optimizing government spending by 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.
