Government pacing toward increased IT contract spending despite DOGE cuts
The federal government’s spending patterns reveal a system at odds with itself. Despite President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency claiming $206 billion in savings, federal IT spending is heading toward a record $130 billion this year—up from $126 billion in 2024. It’s not that agencies are trying to be wasteful, but rather that the machinery of government spending seems immune to efficiency drives. Delayed budgets, last-minute funding injections, and skeleton crews of contracting officers create a perfect storm that will push nearly $50 billion in spending in the final quarter alone. Frank Konkel with NextGov has the full story.
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