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How the Federal Government Pays Twice for the Same Software
Episode 128 of The Fiscal Policy Podcast uncovers a staggering inefficiency: the federal government often pays twice for the same software licenses due to fragmented procurement and a lack of enterprise agreements. Lucas and Luna break down how agencies like the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs separately license identical Microsoft and Adobe products, costing billions in redundant spending. They explore a 2023 Government Accountability Office report that found over $1.2 billion in duplicative software costs across just five agencies, and discuss how a simple…
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