The new online tracker on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims a projected savings of $55 billion from federal spending cuts. However, an NPR analysis reveals discrepancies and possible overstatements in these figures. Initial claims of $16 billion in savings from contract cancellations have been corrected to $8.5 billion, significantly impacting the reported totals. The analysis highlights that misinformation regarding contracts, particularly an ICE contract noted as $8 billion, illustrates the financial estimates' lack of reliability. DOGE maintains that it strives for transparency in its data presentation.
"We are working to upload all of this data in a digestible and fully transparent manner with clear assumptions, consistent with applicable rules and regulations."
"To get started, listed below are a subset of contract and lease cancellations."
"After correcting an apparent clerical error, it now shows $8.5 billion."
"Discrepancies paint an incomplete picture of the DOGE list's initial claim of $16 billion in savings."
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