Musk's DOGE Faces Scrutiny on Savings Claims

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has faced criticism over discrepancies in reported savings from canceled government contracts and untraceable Treasury payments. Initially claiming an $8 billion saving on a canceled contract, it was later corrected to $8 million, raising doubts about DOGE's accuracy. Furthermore, DOGE revealed that $4.7 trillion in Treasury Department payments lacked a mandatory tracking code, complicating transparency and traceability, a situation now rectified to improve oversight. Musk, as a senior adviser, praised the correction as a major improvement in financial accountability, amidst ongoing scrutiny of DOGE's overall savings claims. The revelation has led to heightened scrutiny and calls for accountability within federal financial processes.