The Pentagon has definitively canceled the Defense Civilian Human Resources Management System (DCHRMS) project after years of excessive spending and failure to meet timelines. Initially expected to cost $36 million and take one year to develop, the project ballooned into an $280 million deficit and was 780% over budget. Despite this setback, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the continued need for modernization of civilian HR systems and requested a new plan within 60 days. Additionally, several grant programs related to social issues are also being cut as the DoD re-evaluates its priorities.
The DCHRMS program, which was launched almost a decade ago with ambitious goals, is finally being axed after years of delays and overwhelming budget overruns.
Secretary Hegseth highlighted that the DCHRMS has become a financial burden, exceeding its budget by 780% and consuming over $280 million in unnecessary taxpayer funds.
Even though DCHRMS is canceled, the Pentagon remains committed to modernizing HR systems, with a new plan to be developed within 60 days.
The memo issued by Hegseth also mentioned cuts to various programs in areas like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, indicating a shift in DoD priorities.
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