VA Secretary Doug Collins announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs has saved roughly $900 million by reviewing just two percent of its contracts. Changes are being made to improve services for veterans without cutting health care or benefits. Bureaucracy is identified as the main issue hindering VA's duties.
Key Points
VA saved $900 million by reviewing 2% of its contracts
Changes aim to improve services for veterans without cutting health care or benefits
Bureaucracy is the main issue hindering VA's duties
Pros
Saving $900 million by canceling non-mission critical contracts
Continuing to hire for mission critical positions to ensure health care and benefits for veterans
Improving customer service and convenience for veterans
Cons
Some job losses due to the cancellation of non-mission critical contracts