General Services Administration budget cuts under Trump administration

SOURCE www.npr.org
The General Services Administration (GSA) is planning to slash its budget in half, cut staff, and increase monitoring of remaining employees under the Trump administration. These changes may be a model for other federal agencies.

Key Points

  • GSA budget to be cut in half, with plans to reduce costs of programs, contracts, and salaries
  • Staffers warned of job cuts and surveillance, with remaining staff expected to meet specific criteria
  • Similar 50% staff cuts may be implemented across other federal agencies

Pros

  • Efforts to reduce costs and increase efficiency within the GSA
  • Potential streamlining of operations and contracts

Cons

  • Deep job cuts expected among GSA employees
  • Increased surveillance and monitoring of staff actions