Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has faced criticism for posting misleading information regarding its success in saving taxpayer money. After being called out for inaccuracies, the department altered its approach by making its claims harder to verify. In a recent announcement, it claimed to have saved $10 billion through the termination of federal grants but omitted identifying details necessary for public oversight. This change, justified by the department as a security measure, has led to significant concerns about the integrity and transparency of its operations. Investigative efforts by The New York Times ultimately revealed continued errors in the group's claims.
After a series of news reports identified significant inaccuracies in its claims, Musk's Department of Government Efficiency altered its approach to make its mistakes less transparent.
The group's new claims, initially boasting $10 billion in taxpayer savings, were stripped of identifying details, thus hindering public verification against federal spending records.
Previously, Musk's group provided information that allowed for public scrutiny, but the latest claims remove those details, citing security concerns, resulting in decreased transparency.
The New York Times uncovered potential errors in DOGE's claims through a brief exposure of grant numbers in the source code, revealing ongoing inconsistencies.
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