US EditionDefense Department ends DOGE-initiated weekly activity reports
- The Department of Defense ended the weekly requirement for civilian employees to submit a bulleted list of accomplishments, effective May 2025 at the Pentagon.
- This requirement began in February 2025 following directives from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, which aimed to reduce government waste and inefficiency.
- Employees initially sent emails listing five weekly accomplishments, with supervisors copied, but the Department recently transitioned to requesting one idea to improve efficiency instead.
- Jay Hurst, acting undersecretary for personnel, stated, "I invite you to be creative," while highlighting the initiative’s role in fostering accountability and identifying waste.
- Ending the reports suggests a shift away from detailed weekly tracking, but continued employee input may still support efficiency efforts amid data privacy concerns.
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