Thomas Krause Says Trump Had to Close USAID because of Trump's Poor COVID Management - emptywheel
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In recent developments, Trump has refined his communication strategy regarding ongoing lawsuits. A notable instance involves a declaration by Thomas Krause, CEO of Citrix, detailing his roles in the Treasury DOGE initiative. Krause emphasizes his commitment to enhancing financial reporting accuracy, while later indicating his focus is to leverage technology for efficiency aligned with the current administration's goals. He references GAO reports that highlight substantial deficiencies within federal financial reporting, particularly surrounding improper payments, suggesting significant challenges ahead for the Treasury's financial management.
I am responsible, among other duties, for reducing and eliminating improper and fraudulent payments; waste, fraud, and abuse; and improving the accuracy of financial reporting.
To justify the focus of DOGE, Krause cites several Biden-era GAO reports, highlighting material weaknesses including the federal government's inability to determine the full extent of improper payments.
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