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Feds paid $9.5 billion in leave costs in 2025 due to DOGE buyout

CBS News September 16, 2026 · 8:11 pm Read Original
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Feds paid $9.5 billion in leave costs in 2025 due to DOGE buyout

According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report published Tuesday, the use of paid administrative leave increased by 435% from 2023 to 2025.

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Source CBS News
Published Sep 16, 2026 · 8:11 pm
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