Becker's Healthcare February 26, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration is requiring federal agency leaders to prepare for “large-scale reductions in force,” according to a Feb. 26 memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
The news comes after thousands of probationary employee cuts in mid-February at agencies including the CDC, FDA and National Institutes of Health.
The federal offices have directed agencies to submit plans for the first phase of Agency Reductions in Force and Reorganization for review by March 13, with a focus on agency cuts and reductions. The plans must prioritize cutting all non-mandated functions while also ensuring quality and efficient execution of legally required responsibilities.
The second phase of the ARRP must be submitted...