The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plans to eliminate up to 50% of its 9,600 employees in the latest round of job cuts for federal agencies. The General Services Administration (GSA) is also facing a possible 50% reduction in its workforce, as government officials have announced they are looking to cut the agency’s budget in half. Plans to meet that goal were due today, according to news sources.
HUD is responsible for national policy and programs that address America’s housing needs. The department provides affordable housing for lower-income families, the elderly and people with disabilities. It also administers fair housing laws.
Scott Turner, the newly confirmed head of HUD, had said that his administration would closely examine all agency programs and policies to root out inefficiencies and lower housing costs. He also identified programs involved with diversity, equity and inclusion as among those that would be under a microscope.
HUD regulates the Fair housing laws so that there is no discrimination for age, race, sex and other diversities can look at ways to shut down diversity programs since they are the ones that make sure that lenders do not violate the Fair lending laws.
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