GAO Report Criticizes FEMA Staffing Cuts for Lack of Strategy
A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has criticized the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for workforce reductions that lacked strategic planning. Over the past 18 months, FEMA has lost approximately 4,500 employees, with regional offices bearing the brunt of the cuts. The report highlights concerns about FEMA's ability to respond to large-scale disasters due to these reductions. The GAO found that the cuts were made without assessing current and future workforce needs, potentially impacting mission readiness. 
