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State Department says USAID staffing cuts were previewed; cable orders elimination of certain mission posts
Summary
The State Department confirmed a cable instructing chiefs of mission to eliminate certain USAID positions, saying the move was previewed in February as part of agency reorganization.
Reporters pressed the State Department about a cable circulating that reportedly instructed chiefs of mission to abolish certain USAID positions, including local direct hires.
Tammy, the State Department spokesperson, said the cable “was not a surprise” and that it reflected the reorganization roadmap the department previewed in February and March. “That was something that was previewed in February when we, relayed the, road map, if you will, of, the reorganization . . . making sure that our aid efforts around the world, met, with, what was important to The United States, to the America agenda,” she said.
The spokesperson said the cable instructed posts worldwide about expected changes and that the move should not be viewed as a sudden, unanticipated action. She did not provide a full list of positions affected, timelines for implementation, or personnel details from the podium and suggested reporters seek further specifics from USAID or the department.
No new funding figures or legislative approvals were announced; Tammy described the change as part of a planned reorganization and said additional details could be provided later.
