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GSA: Federal Agencies Use 30% of Their Office Space
Federal government agencies use about 30% of their office space on average, according to a study released by the U.S. General Services Administration. The Congressionally mandated study found that none of the 24 CFO Act agencies meet the minimum acceptable threshold of 60% occupancy.
Leading the way in terms of occupancy was the State Department at 40% occupancy, while the National Science Foundation ranked last with 12% occupancy. Bloomberg News reported that the study sets the stage for the Trump administration to follow up with widespread sales of federal buildings and cancellations of office leases.
In a statement, GSA Administrator Edward Forst said the study gives GSA “a clear path to smarter space allocation. With the problem defined, we can act: increase transparency, cut waste, and concentrate on a stronger core.”
GSA said it will continue to root out inefficiencies and reduce excess space and dispose of empty buildings. It will focus on co-locating agencies with similar missions in shared facilities to reduce duplication, foster collaboration and “maximize the value of every square foot.”
Pictured: Headquarters of the Treasury Department, with 35% occupancy of its office space.
- ◦Policy/Gov't
