Treasury official retires after clash with DOGE over access to payment system
Briefly

The article discusses the establishment of the United States DOGE Service under the Trump administration, which aims to modernize federal technology for enhanced productivity. It highlights the order mandating federal agencies to collaborate with DOGE, ensuring improved interoperability, data integrity, and responsible data management. There are concerns regarding Elon Musk's influence in government functions, especially regarding the operational control of agencies. Critics argue that this consolidation of power could lead to potential misuse, while supporters emphasize the need for modernization in governmental processes.
This is a mechanical job-they pay Social Security benefits, they pay vendors, whatever. It's not one where there's a role for nonmechanical things, at least from the career standpoint.
Trump's order said that federal agencies will have to collaborate with DOGE. Among other things, the USDS Administrator shall work with Agency Heads to promote inter-operability...
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