US DOGE Service Agreement with Department of Labor Reveals $1.3 Million Fee

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A leaked service agreement between the Department of Labor and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) shows a $1.3 million fee for DOGE’s work, contradicting Elon Musk’s previous claims that DOGE would cost taxpayers nothing. The agreement covers four DOGE affiliates over an 18-month period, with an implied annual salary of approximately $217,000 per staff member.

Sources & Citations

[1] US DOGE Service Agreement with Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission · Apr 9, 2025 Tier 2

[2] DOGE's $455 Million in Labor Savings Carry Costs for US Workers · Apr 9, 2025 Tier 2

[3] DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add up · Feb 19, 2025 Tier 1

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The Cascade Ledger. “US DOGE Service Agreement with Department of Labor Reveals $1.3 Million Fee.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, April 9, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-04-09--us-doge-service-agreement-with-department-of-labor-shows-1-3/