DOGE eliminated the US government’s tech experts – what has been lost?

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March 4, 2025, 10:30 PM

• •The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has shut down 18F, a group of in-house tech experts focused on improving efficiency in the US government.
• •18F consulted with other government agencies about adopting cost-effective technologies and built digital services for tasks including applying for passports and filing taxes online.
• •The elimination of 18F and a combination of layoffs and resignations from the former USDS team means there is no organisation left with a government-wide mission to develop and build technology.

The Trump administration has shut down 18F, a group of in-house tech experts focused on improving efficiency in the US government. 18F consulted with other government agencies about adopting cost-effective technologies and built digital services for tasks including applying for passports and filing taxes online.

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