Audit and Lawsuits Target Musk's DOGE Operations

The Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General is auditing the federal government's payment system due to concerns about access provided to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team, following calls from Democratic senators. This audit, expected to conclude by August, is a response to claims of alleged fraudulent payments and aims to ensure proper security controls are in place. Additionally, there are significant security concerns as the DOGE website has been found vulnerable to public edits due to improper hosting and lack of access controls, raising questions about its administration practices. Concurrently, a lawsuit filed by multiple attorneys general challenges the legality of the executive power delegated to Musk by President Trump, citing constitutional violations. Critics, including Senator Chris Murphy, suggest Musk’s actions are self-serving, aimed at benefiting his businesses under the guise of cutting government waste. These developments underscore the broader scrutiny of Musk’s influence over federal operations and the transparency of his team's activities.