GSA Targets 443 Federal Buildings for Sale as VA Prepares for Workforce Reduction in Government Streamlining Effort

The General Services Administration (GSA) has released a list of federal buildings identified as “non-core assets” that are targeted for sale. This announcement is part of a broader initiative to streamline the federal government. The list, made public on Tuesday, includes 443 buildings owned by the federal government. Among these are several buildings associated with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), including the headquarters in Woodlawn, Maryland, and the Humphrey Building in Washington, D.C.

In conjunction with the GSA’s announcement, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing for a significant reduction in its workforce. According to a memo from the agency’s chief of staff, the VA plans to reduce its number of employees in the coming months. This move aligns with efforts to decrease the size of the federal government, a priority under President Trump’s administration. The reduction-in-force is anticipated to occur in August, as outlined in the memo obtained by CBS News.

The VA, led by Secretary Doug Collins, who is a former congressman and Iraq War veteran, employed over 471,000 individuals as of December. Notably, 27% of the VA’s workforce comprises veterans. The planned workforce reduction is expected to impact a substantial number of employees, although specific details regarding the number of positions to be cut have not been disclosed.

These developments reflect ongoing efforts to reorganize and optimize federal operations. The sale of non-core assets and the reduction of personnel are part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency within government agencies. The impact of these changes on the affected employees and the services provided by these agencies remains to be seen as the plans progress.