The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced on X the termination of 54 contracts valued at $1.8 billion, resulting in savings of $804 million. The terminated contracts include an $842,000 USAID contract for the Armenia Innovation Hub director and a $33,000 USAGM broadcast services contract for Togo.
According to DOGE’s July 4th Contracts Update posted on X, federal agencies identified these contracts as wasteful. The cancellations are part of DOGE's intensified campaign to reduce federal spending over a two-day period.
One significant termination was an $842,000 contract with USAID for a professional services position as director of the Armenia Innovation Hub within the USAID/Armenia Economic Growth Office. This action reflects DOGE’s expanded scrutiny of U.S. foreign aid programs beyond domestic projects. By reviewing overseas administrative and leadership contracts, DOGE signals its willingness to challenge spending in international development and innovation roles.
Another contract highlighted by DOGE was a $33,000 agreement with the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) for FM broadcast services to the Togolese Republic. As reported by the Independent Sentinel, this cancellation illustrates DOGE’s comprehensive approach—scrutinizing not only large projects but also smaller ongoing contracts in global media and public diplomacy. The targeting of contracts of various sizes demonstrates the breadth of DOGE’s oversight.
DOGE is 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.
