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Senate minority staff estimated $38.0 million for reduction-in-force planning

Reporting and findings

  1. estimate

    The PSI minority report estimated $37,973,100 in staff time to plan reductions in force affecting an estimated 68,420 employees.

  2. documented

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

  3. documented

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

Summary and current status

Preparing mass dismissals required paid federal work before any claimed payroll reduction occurred.

$37.97 million minority-staff estimate through July 2025

People and organizations

Relationships in this file

  1. Elon Muskrequired agencies to plan large reductions in forceOffice 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$38.0 million for reduction-in-force planning$37.97 million
    Estimated public spending source
    Federal agencies
    Estimated funds recipient
    Administrative and personnel costs
    Loss or cost borne by
    Federal agency operations and taxpayers
    estimated · 2025-07-31 · observedRead source record
    Calculation detailsPopulation RIF planning associated with 68,420 employeesPeriod 2025-01-20 to 2025-07-31Basis Staff multiplied estimated affected positions by planning-hour and compensation assumptions.Limits Modeled labor cost; actual agency planning time was not comprehensively reported. Non-additive with the report's aggregate estimate.