DOGE announces HUD audit found thousands of unused paid software licenses

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has come under fire for squandering money on thousands of unused software licenses, according to a recent audit. The audit found that there were a shocking number of licenses that were going unused, including 11,020 Acrobat licenses with zero users.

In response to these findings, President Donald Trump has ordered his Cabinet secretaries to work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on staffing and to use a ‘scalpel’ on personnel decisions. This move comes as part of the administration’s efforts to streamline government operations and cut wasteful spending.

Elon Musk, the White House Senior Advisor to the President and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been vocal about the issue of unused software licenses in government agencies. He commented on DOGE’s findings, highlighting the need to address the problem of wasted taxpayer dollars.

DOGE has also made similar announcements regarding other government agencies, including the General Services Administration and the Department of Labor. The agency has been working to identify and eliminate unnecessary software licenses and streamline operations to save money.

In response to DOGE’s findings, the GSA has taken immediate action to reduce IT spending and identify additional cost-saving measures. The agency has already deleted over 114,000 unused software licenses and eliminated redundant software products, resulting in significant annual savings.

Overall, the Trump administration is committed to improving efficiency and reducing wasteful spending in government agencies. By working with DOGE and taking swift action to address the issue of unused software licenses, the administration is demonstrating its commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

This article was written by Alex Nitzberg for Fox News Digital.