Elon Musk's DOGE team has gained 'read-only' access to the Treasury's payment system, a controversial move criticized by lawmakers and federal unions. These critics accuse the Treasury of granting potentially inappropriate access to sensitive financial data, with calls for an investigation into its legality. The Treasury clarified that Musk's team cannot make changes, but the situation raises alarms about the intersection of cryptocurrency and federal financial operations. The Bureau of Fiscal Service plays a crucial role in managing billions in federal payments, including Social Security and tax refunds.
Treasury has no higher obligation than managing the government's finances on behalf of the American people, and its payments system is critical to that process.
Democratic lawmakers and federal worker unions have criticized the Treasury over Musk's reported access to personal data, calling it illegal and demanding an investigation.
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