Of the hundreds of employees hired in the public service ahead of the September 16 general election in The Bahamas, about 40 remain at home receiving a full salary because of an inability to place them.
Minister of State for the Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle made the revelation during a press briefing.
Mrs Glover-Rolle said it was possible some of the new hires will be let go as she expounded on the government's decision to implement a hiring freeze in the public sector and its ongoing review and audit of the new workers.
The audit is expected to be completed in June or July next year.