This expansive look at what Elan Musk and his crew with DODE has been examined critically by Open the Books.
The conclusion of this dispassionate examination of DODE’s work follows:
“When it comes to the DOGE.gov savings claims, there’s one clear remedy: opening “America’s Checkbook.”
“In all but the truest of national security exceptions, taxpayers should have the ability to track spending in real time – right along with DOGE and the government employees they’re meant to hold accountable for success. [Emphasis added.]
“So let’s let taxpayers have access to a modified version of the same Treasury Payment System that DOGE and Treasury officials can see.
“While it was the subject of heated controversy when Musk tried to access it, that never should have been the case.
“Why on Earth would the President and his chosen aides and Cabinet officials be barred from seeing how the government they run is spending our funds?
“Just as importantly, this money belongs to the Americans who earned it and then contributed it to the federal government in exchange for efficient, effective public service.
“Taxpayers should be able to see payments coming and going just as they can in their own bank accounts. [Emphasis added.]
“After all, it’s their money.”
