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Musk's Efficiency Department Faces Audit Criticism Amid Budget Cuts

3/19/2025

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) faces backlash over its questionable audit practices, with seasoned federal auditors asserting that these methods fall short of true auditing standards. As Musk strives to slash $1 trillion from the federal budget by tackling waste, fraud, and abuse, he confronts daunting obstacles in this ambitious endeavor.

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Story summary

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) faces backlash over its questionable audit practices, with seasoned federal auditors asserting that these methods fall short of true auditing standards. As Musk strives to slash $1 trillion from the federal budget by tackling waste, fraud, and abuse, he confronts daunting obstacles in this ambitious endeavor.