Introduction Every year, the U.S. federal government allocates billions of dollars to Information Technology (IT) services, but how much of that spending actually brings value to taxpayers? Surprisingly, a substantial portion goes to waste, often due to inefficiencies in software asset management. DOGE Software Licenses Audit HUD a government initiative launched by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) shone a light on this issue, uncovering significant waste in federal agencies, particularly in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The findings of this audit revealed thousands of unused Adobe Acrobat licenses and other redundant software, costing taxpayers millions. However,…
