GAO report finds DOGE overstated or couldn't back up $110 billion in claimed savings
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report finding that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) overstated or lacked supporting evidence for its claimed $110 billion in savings across contracts, grants, and leases. The report highlights major data issues, raising credibility concerns about the savings figures.
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GAO found DOGE overstated or couldn't back up its $110 billion in claimed savings: The watchdog agency found savings estimates were incorrect or lacked supporting evidence across contracts, grants, and leases https://t.co/VPtJj8eXCC https://t.co/HOB7U6UlKo
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DOGE unable to substantiate much of its claimed savings: GAO report https://t.co/TOmSjzsqyy
@roginnnn
The biggest issue isn’t whether DOGE saved money. It’s whether the numbers behind those claims can be trusted. When an official audit finds major data issues, credibility becomes just as important as the savings themselves. @HIT #DOGE #ElonMusk #GAO #Government #Transparency