The new Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has announced plans to close 16 federal offices across Wisconsin, with leases being canceled or reduced in size. Initially targeting six offices, the list has since grown. The closures are expected to save taxpayers money, with lease costs for each office detailed alongside the square footage. However, the agency has not provided details on how these figures were calculated or the status of employees working in the affected buildings.
In Madison, offices targeted for closure include the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and Departmental Management Inspector General. Milwaukee, Green Bay, Ashland, Stevens Point, Wauwatosa, La Crosse, Shawano, Wausau, and Merrill are also among the cities affected by the closures.
The Defense Contract Management Agency, National Labor Relations Board, Office of U.S. Attorneys, Social Security Administration, IRS, and Bureau of Indian Affairs are among the federal agencies facing closure in various cities across Wisconsin. The move is part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to streamline operations and save money for taxpayers. The agency has faced criticism for lack of transparency in its decision-making process.
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