The software, called AutoRIF, which stands for Automated Reduction in Force , was first developed by the Department of Defense more than two decades ago. Since then, its been updated several times and used by a variety of agencies to expedite reductions in workforce. Screenshots of internal databases reviewed by WIRED show that DOGE operatives have accessed AutoRIF and appear to be editing its code. There is a repository in the Office of Personnel Managements OPM enterprise GitHub system title
