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Billions on the Line: The Hidden Struggle to Shrink the Federal Government’s Real Estate Empire

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Fed Gov Today
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Apr 15, 2026
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Summary

The federal government has spent over a decade trying to reduce its massive, underused real estate footprint—but progress has been slow and costly. In this episode, GAO’s Dave Marroni breaks down why disposing of excess federal property remains such a persistent challenge, from funding hurdles to data gaps and lengthy timelines. He explains how new legislation and GSA’s more proactive approach—including private-sector brokers—could accelerate change and save billions in maintenance costs. The...