State Department deputy Michael Rigas tapped as acting GSA head
Briefly

Stephen Ehikian has been replaced as the General Services Administration's acting director by Michael Rigas, who is now serving as acting head of GSA while Ehikian remains as deputy director. Rigas previously worked at the State Department, managing reorganization efforts that included layoffs. The GSA plays a critical role in government procurement and real estate management and has been part of the administration's efficiency initiatives. Workforce reductions continue within the GSA, with many employees leaving voluntarily and others laid off, amid speculation over internal agency dynamics.
The General Services Administration's agency has been key to Trump 2.0's agenda, managing government procurement, technology, and real estate.
The new acting administrator of GSA, Michael Rigas, transitions from the State Department, where he oversaw reorganization efforts including significant layoffs.
The agency has faced workforce reductions, with many employees leaving voluntarily while others on GSA's tech and building teams were laid off.
Speculation exists that the leadership change at GSA results from ongoing issues related to the Department of Government Efficiency.
Read at Nextgov.com
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