VA Announces End of Reduction in Force

VA Announces End of Reduction in Force  

Washington, D.C., July 8, 2025, Yesterday, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it will reduce its staff by 30,000 by the end of the fiscal year. With 17,000 employees already severed, the department expects an additional 12,000 employees to exit through resignations, retirements, and normal attrition, eliminating the need for a reduction in force.

“As a result of our efforts, VA is headed in the right direction – both in terms of staff levels and customer service. A department-wide RIF is off the table,” said VA Secretary Doug Collins.

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