GAO's payroll-data review found nearly 378,000 separations and about 127,000 hires across 22 major agencies during calendar 2025; SBA and USAID data were not included.
GAO counted nearly 378,000 separations across 22 major agencies in 2025
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- 2026-06-17
- Evidence status
- documented
- Current status
- GAO reported nearly 378,000 separations and about 127,000 hires for 2025
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