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A Government Accountability Office report indicates that the Trump administration spent approximately $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave for federal workers in 2025, a significant increase from previous years. The report attributes this rise to a deferred resignation program initiated by the administration, which allowed many federal employees to receive salaries while resigning early.
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A Government Accountability Office report indicates that the Trump administration spent approximately $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave for federal workers in 2025, a significant increase from previous years. The report attributes this rise to a deferred resignation program initiated by the administration, which allowed many federal employees to receive salaries while resigning early.
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Trump administration spent $9.5 billion last year on employee leave, driven by DOGE-era cuts
Trump Administration Spent $9.5 Billion on Employee Leave in 2025, GAO Report Reveals