Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has come under scrutiny for inaccurate and inflated savings claims on its digital “wall of receipts.” Despite previous errors being corrected, NPR’s review revealed new inaccuracies in the data displayed on the federal website. Musk addressed concerns during President Trump’s Cabinet meeting, emphasizing transparency and a commitment to quickly rectify mistakes.

The latest data discrepancies identified by NPR remained on the DOGE site, raising questions about the accuracy and credibility of the savings claims. The White House has not responded to inquiries regarding the DOGE savings process or the sharing of inaccurate information from an official government source.

DOGE initially claimed savings of $55 billion, but NPR’s analysis found the actual savings to be significantly lower, around $2 billion. Subsequent updates to the website increased the total claimed savings to $65 billion, with questionable methodologies for tallying these figures.

The DOGE tracker faced criticism for deleting billions from its initial savings claims, including errors in counting terminated contracts and inaccurately linking receipts to contract data. Experts highlighted the misleading inclusion of certain procurement methods in the savings tally, which may overstate the actual savings achieved.

Despite the ongoing data discrepancies and questions surrounding the accuracy of savings claims, DOGE continues to reshape the federal government, including workforce reductions and contract terminations. The administration’s broader restructuring efforts, overseen by Musk, face legal challenges as the role and impact of DOGE come under scrutiny.

The discrepancies in DOGE’s data underscore the need for accuracy and transparency in government reporting, particularly when making significant claims about savings and operational efficiencies.