DOGE'S SAVINGS CLAIMS 96% UNVERIFIABLE: GAO

The Government Accountability Office examined DOGE's reported savings across federal grants and found the vast majority cannot be verified through official records. DOGE, led by Elon Musk, has promoted a "Wall of Receipts" showcasing claimed cost cuts and efficiency measures. However, the GAO report indicates that documentation supporting these claims either doesn't exist or remains inaccessible. Of the savings attributed to DOGE, only 4% could be substantiated through verifiable federal records. The remaining 96% lacked proper documentation, audit trails, or agency confirmation. The report raises questions about the accuracy of DOGE's public statements regarding government spending reductions. Federal agencies told auditors they had no records matching several announced cuts. DOGE has maintained its figures represent legitimate efficiency gains. The organization has not yet responded to the GAO's findings. The report comes as DOGE continues lobbying Congress for expanded authority over federal spending.