The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday ended a policy that required the secretary’s approval for amounts of $100,000 and above.
The elimination of the policy, which was put in place by former Secretary Kristi Noem, was first reported by CBS News. Getting rid of it is the first major decision by the new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who was confirmed to lead the department in March.
“Secretary Mullin re-evaluated the contract processes to make sure DHS is serving the American taxpayer efficiently,” a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told NOTUS in a statement. “Today, the Secretary rescinded the $100,000 contract review memo. This will streamline the contract process and empower components to carry out their mission to protect the homeland and make America safe again.”