Elon Musk's efforts to cut federal costs are being seriously scrutinized, revealing that about 40% of cancelled contracts will not save any taxpayer funds. An analysis of 1,125 contracts highlighted inefficiencies, as many funds were already committed or spent. The Doge initiative, led by Musk, has led to chaos within government departments, compounded by his demands for federal employees to report weekly achievements or risk termination. This has drawn resistance from key department heads and raised questions regarding the legality of Doge and Musk's authority within it.
It's like confiscating used ammunition after it's been shot when there's nothing left in it, Charles Tiefer, an expert on government contracting law, told the AP.
The review is just the latest probe suggesting that Musk's stampede through federal departments in an attempt supposedly to uncover fraud and reduce waste is not having the benefits claimed for it.
One of the cancelled contracts was listed on the wall of receipts as being worth $8bn, when in fact the New York Times discovered it was valued at $8m.
Musk's latest ruse, demanding that more than 2 million federal employees all email Doge a list of their five weekly accomplishments or face dismissal, has caused mayhem across the US government.
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