Pentagon to review all consulting contracts for possible budget cuts

By Tony Bertuca / February 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The Defense Department, with an eye toward budget efficiency, has begun a review of all contracts for consulting services, according to a new memo from the Pentagon's acting acquisition chief. “To ensure we are accountable for every dollar we spend and that we are aligned with the President of the United States’ America First priorities and Secretary of Defense Hegseth’s direction, Component heads will conduct a comprehensive review and validation of existing contracts for consulting services,” Steven Morani, the official...

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