The General Services Administration (GSA) is asking Hundreds of Employees Dismissed under Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s Cost-Cutting Measures to Return, following Lawmaker Criticism of the Cuts’ Impact on Operations. Affected Workers have reportedly been given a Deadline to Respond by the End of the Week.
The GSA Cut Headquarters Staff by 79%, leading to High Costs aimed at Maintaining unused Office Space. Musk’s Plan sought to Cut $206 billion in Spending deemed “inefficient,” but Critics have claimed it hasn’t Saved Money.
A GSA Spokesperson stated, “GSA’s leadership team has reviewed workforce actions and is making adjustments in the best interest of the customer agencies we serve and the American taxpayers.”
Acting Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Commissioner Andrew Heller wrote, “This serves as an update to your previously issued notice of reduction in force. Your specific notice of Reduction in Force (RIF) has been rescinded, effective immediately.” He added, “Your decision of whether to accept or decline a return to duty is completely voluntary.”
Heller stated, “While this rescission reinstates you to your position, additional organizational changes, including involuntary separations, may occur as the agency continues its restructuring efforts.”
The GSA Planned to End many Leases, but kept over 480 after Stakeholder Pushback. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is reportedly Reviewing its Workforce Cuts and lease management.
GSA Official Chad Becker said, “Ultimately, the outcome was the agency was left broken and understaffed.” He added, “They didn’t have the people they needed to carry out basic functions.”
Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ, 4th District) said, “It’s created costly confusion while undermining the very services taxpayers depend on.”
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