Federal Agencies Ramp Up Contract Terminations Spurred by DOGE

April 7, 2025, 9:25 AM UTC

More agencies targeted high-value contracts for termination during the second quarter of fiscal 2025 than in previous years, deobligating a total of $557.8 million.

Data from the second fiscal quarter of the year that began Jan. 1 offers a first glimpse into contracting changes under the Trump administration, which has been prioritizing spending cuts across the federal government. The Department of Government Efficiency estimates up to $25 billion in savings from more than 7,000 contracts, but the official reported version is much lower, according to Bloomberg Government data.

Agencies can unilaterally cancel contracts — known as a “termination for convenience” ...

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