Overview

• The acting inspector general said the review will examine how access is managed across several high-risk department systems.
• Lawmakers warn systems such as the National Student Loan Data System hold Social Security numbers and income information that could be exposed if mishandled.
• The effort will be coordinated with the Government Accountability Office, which is conducting related oversight.
• The office said the probe will begin shortly, with no timeline provided for any findings.
• A recent appeals court decision allowed DOGE to access data at multiple agencies, including Federal Student Aid’s $1.6 trillion portfolio, as Democrats press for answers and the White House defends DOGE as lawful and effective.