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Federal Agencies Spend $4.6 Billion on Furniture Amid Remote Work

4/8/2025

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U.S. federal agencies have splurged $4.6 billion on furniture since October 2020, even with nearly half of employees working from home. The Department of Defense topped the list with $1.63 billion. Watchdog CEO John Hart condemned this extravagant spending, urging that taxpayer money should be directed towards supporting American families instead.

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U.S. federal agencies have splurged $4.6 billion on furniture since October 2020, even with nearly half of employees working from home. The Department of Defense topped the list with $1.63 billion. Watchdog CEO John Hart condemned this extravagant spending, urging that taxpayer money should be directed towards supporting American families instead.