DOGE Taskforce Initiatives at HUD
Elon Musk and his team at the Department of Government Efficiency have set their sights on the Department of Housing and Urban Development, contemplating significant spending cuts and potential layoffs amidst a national homelessness crisis.
Aides from the DOGE team have commenced regular meetings at HUD to assess the agency's budget and workforce structure for possible reductions, as reported by sources familiar with the matter.
Budget Reductions and Staffing Changes
HUD Secretary Scott Turner recently announced that the DOGE taskforce has identified over $260 million in cuts, emphasizing a meticulous approach to expenditure in serving diverse American communities.
While official announcements are pending, speculations suggest that departmental cutbacks could lead to a substantial reduction in headcount, with field offices facing possible closures. The potential impact on HUD's workforce, currently exceeding 9,000 employees, remains a topic of concern.
Antonio Gaines, President of AFGE Council 222, anticipates varying degrees of cuts across different HUD offices, with certain departments facing significant staff reductions. The implications of these changes on programs like The Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes are also under scrutiny.
Community Reactions and Forecasts
Jesse Van Tol, President and CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, expresses skepticism regarding the DOGE taskforce's effects on federal agencies, particularly highlighting the immediate repercussions expected from HUD layoffs. Van Tol emphasizes the potential direct impact on individuals, contrasting it with the more gradual effects of other agency closures.
As discussions on budget cuts and layoffs unfold, stakeholders across various sectors await further updates on the future of HUD under the influence of the DOGE taskforce.
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