DHS launches cost-cutting measures
Napolitano sees recycled software, consolidated contracts as ways to generate savings
Secretary Janet Napolitano said the Homeland Security Department is saving money by recycling software, consolidating contracts and pursuing other cost-cutting measures.
For example, the Coast Guard saved $1.7 million by consolidating 10 support contracts into three, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials expect to save $130,000 by replacing on-site management training with teleconferences, according to a news release issued June 26.
Furthermore, the Transportation Security Administration is recycling underused software applications to save $433,000 by avoiding new software purchases.
In February, Napolitano directed the leaders of all 22 DHS agencies to identify past and current efforts to improve efficiency and launch new ones.
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