DOGE, Workforce Reductions, and Staffing

Records concerning DOGE, reductions in force, deferred resignations, probationary employees, and federal staffing changes.

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Email correspondence dated February 15, 2025, between Bryan Mercier and Lucas Heitkamp regarding the impact of the OPM probationary directive on tribal law enforcement positions, with Charlie Dankert included for further discussion. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0013119
1
Email correspondence dated February 28, 2025, from Daniel Mencher of the Senate Appropriations Committee to DOI officials Charles Dankert and James Nelson, discussing a briefing on DOI staff firing data and a letter from Senator Murkowski to Secretary Burgum. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0013127–0013128
2
Email from Daniel Mencher of the Senate Appropriations Committee to Charles Dankert at the Department of the Interior on February 20, 2025, requesting expedited RIF data by state and agency, with a follow-up on updates. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0013130
1
Email correspondence dated February 17, 2025, from Lucas Heitkamp, Legislative Assistant to Senator Mike Rounds, to Bryan Mercier of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the impact of the OPM probationary directive on tribal law enforcement positions. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0013133
1
Email correspondence dated February 27, 2025, between Mark Crowley, Legislative Director for Senator Jerry Moran, and Charles Dankert, Senior Advisor at the Department of the Interior, discusses concerns regarding probationary terminations affecting Haskell Indian Nations University. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0013176–0013177
2
On February 18, 2025, Michael D. Nedd, Deputy Director of Administration and Programs at the Bureau of Land Management, issued a memorandum terminating a competitive service appointment during the probationary period effective February 14, 2025, citing failure to demonstrate fitness for the position. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0013190–0013193
4
A letter dated March 10, 2025, from Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, requests materials from Secretary Sean Duffy regarding a February 26 OMB and OPM memo on agency reductions in force and reorganization plans. 2025 OST-2025-1105
0024344–0024345
2
Email from Helena Zyblikewycz to Hannah Matesic, dated March 12, 2025, includes an attachment of a letter to Secretary Duffy regarding staff reductions from the T&I Democrats. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0027894
1
On March 12, 2025, a letter from Eleanor Holmes Norton and other Congressional members to Secretary Sean Duffy expresses concern over recent workforce reductions at the Department of Transportation and requests detailed information on the impacts of these actions. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0027895–0027898
4
Email from Doug Disrud on February 26, 2025, to Corey Sellers, Hannah Matesic, and Saesha Carlile requesting urgent information on probationary terminations at the Mike Monroney Center due to concerns over terminated tech ops staff. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0027979
1
Email correspondence between Hannah Matesic (OST) and Helena Zyblikewycz regarding a letter to Secretary Duffy from T&I Democrats concerning reductions in force, dated March 12, 2025. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028206
1
Email from Stephanie M. Holmes on March 2, 2025, regarding the Deferred Resignation Program, sent to multiple recipients including Gavin M. Frost and Jennifer A. Ackerman, with a Microsoft Teams meeting link included. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0017436
1
Email from Tyler Hassen at the Department of the Interior to Amanda Scales at OPM on February 13, 2025, regarding accepted synchronization on probationary employee actions. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0017562
1
Email from Avery Pierson to Hannah Matesic and Jack Priebe on April 9, 2025, requesting confirmation of participant numbers in the deferred resignation program, referencing previous figures of 1,102 and a new estimate of 4,700. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028588
1
On April 1, 2025, DOT announced a second round of the deferred resignation program, allowing employees to resign by September 30 in exchange for pay and benefits, with exemptions for essential workers. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028589–0028590
2
A March 17, 2025 letter from Dr. Anne Byrd, Assistant Secretary for Administration at the U.S. Department of Transportation, addressed to House Appropriations Committee members, details staffing impacts from the Deferred Resignation Program and outlines exempt personnel critical to safety. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028591–0028592
2
Email from Tyler Hassen to Stephanie Holmes dated March 2, 2025, regarding the acceptance of a Deferred Resignation Program, with an unspecified attachment. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0017673
1
An email from Tonya Gross at USDOT on March 17, 2025, discusses staffing impacts related to the Deferred Resignation Program and includes an attached letter for Senate staff. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028768
1
A March 17, 2025 letter from Dr. Anne Byrd, Assistant Secretary for Administration at the U.S. Department of Transportation, addressed to Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, details staffing impacts from the Deferred Resignation Program and recent terminations, emphasizing safety personnel exemptions. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028769–0028770
2
Email from Christian Datoc to Hugh D. Fike on February 26, 2025, inquiring about a circulated memo from OMB and OPM regarding preparations for widespread workforce reductions. 2025 OMB-2025-825
0021826
1
Email from Christian Datoc to Rachel Cauley on March 12, 2025, inquiring about a discussion regarding the upcoming deadline for departments to submit their first-phase RIF plans. 2025 OMB-2025-825
0021889
1