The Department DOGE said reports that it had been shut down are false and described the announcements as misinformation and rumors.

The agency added that last week it terminated 78 contracts deemed wasteful, resulting in taxpayer savings of $335 M.

Department statement

Officials reiterated that no formal decision had been made to close the department and urged verification through official channels.

Contract terminations and savings

According to the statement, the terminated agreements were evaluated as excessive and a source of unnecessary expenditure in the public procurement portfolio.

The department said these measures achieved immediate budgetary relief, noting a combined saving of $335 M and the cancellation of 78 contracts.

Follow-up and public communication

The statement announced the department will publish an updated situational report within several days and resume its regular informational briefings.

No additional details on the terminated contracts were provided in the release.

The release did not list company names, contract values, or project timelines, citing ongoing administrative procedures and confidentiality rules.

Independent verification by oversight bodies or auditors was not referenced in the text; the department highlighted internal controls and review processes.