GAO Audit Intensifies Scrutiny on Elon Musk's DOGE Over Data Misuse

The Government Accountability Office is investigating allegations of data mismanagement and inflated savings claims, with mounting calls for Musk to step down by May 30.

The GAO audit, launched in March, is examining DOGE's access to and potential misuse of sensitive government data across multiple federal agencies.
Reports highlight concerns over untrained DOGE operatives handling critical systems, with incidents of disrupted services at agencies like Social Security.
Elon Musk recently revised DOGE's projected savings to $150 billion for FY2026, a significant reduction from earlier claims of $1 trillion.
House Democrats are pressuring Musk to resign by May 30, citing ethical concerns, service disruptions, and conflicts of interest tied to his private ventures.
The GAO's findings, expected by late spring, could bring clarity to allegations of mismanagement and the true impact of DOGE's cost-cutting measures.