Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Cost Efficiency Initiative, Executive Order 14222

Federal Register, Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Cost Efficiency Initiative, Executive Order 14222, February 26, 2025

Outlines an intensive federal policy for improving transparency and accountability in government spending. Agency heads are asked to build a central technology system to record all payments for grants and contracts, which will require written justification. DOGE will undertake comprehensive reviews of agency contracting policies, procedures, and personnel.

From the Order:

Section 1. Purpose. This order commences a transformation in Federal spending on contracts, grants, and loans to ensure Government spending is transparent and Government employees are accountable to the American public.

Read Executive Order 14222.