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Audit Launched Over Security Risks in Federal Payment System

2/14/2025

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The Treasury Department's Office of Inspector General is launching an audit of security measures within the federal payment system, spurred by worries about Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) potentially accessing sensitive data. This investigation will delve into possible security breaches and unauthorized code changes made by a former employee, with results anticipated by August.

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Story summary

The Treasury Department's Office of Inspector General is launching an audit of security measures within the federal payment system, spurred by worries about Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) potentially accessing sensitive data. This investigation will delve into possible security breaches and unauthorized code changes made by a former employee, with results anticipated by August.