Senate minority staff estimated $41.8 million for OPM office relocations

Entities and roles

• Russell VoughtTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
• Elon MuskTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
• Office of Personnel Managementpersonnel agency undergoing DOGE-directed relocation
• Donald J. Trumppresident authorizing the administration action

Relationships in this file

1. Elon Muskincurred relocation costs during organizational restructuringOffice of Personnel Management
2. Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE workElon Musk
3. Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB directorRussell Vought

Money trail

1. public cost$41.8 million for OPM office relocations$41.80 million

   Estimated public spending source

   Office of Personnel Management

   Estimated funds recipient

   Relocation and transition expenses

   Loss or cost borne by

   OPM operations and federal taxpayers

Claims and evidence

1. estimateestimate

   The PSI minority report estimated $41,799,783 in costs associated with Office of Personnel Management relocations during DOGE restructuring.

   • U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Minority Staff: The $21.7 Billion Blunder: Analyzing the Waste Generated by DOGEPassages and source records documenting: Senate minority staff estimated $41.8 million for OPM office relocations
2. factdocumented

   Elon Musk was the Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work.

   • The White House: President Trump participates in a press conference with departing DOGE adviser Elon MuskAppointment or biography record identifying Elon Musk as Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
3. factdocumented

   Russell Vought was the Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director.

   • United States Senate: Roll Call Vote 37: Confirmation of Russell VoughtAppointment or biography record identifying Russell Vought as Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director