Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been making waves in the federal bureaucracy with its efforts to cut public spending and reshape government operations. Staffed by young software engineers with impressive tech backgrounds, DOGE has been targeting wasteful spending and inefficiencies across various government agencies.
Despite claims of saving billions of dollars for the Federal Government, concerns have been raised about the lack of transparency and potential risks associated with DOGE's actions. Critics worry that the Silicon Valley approach of 'break it and then fix it' may not be suitable for the public sector, where people's lives are at stake.
DOGE's activities have included accessing sensitive files and databases at agencies like the US Agency for International Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs. While some agencies have welcomed DOGE's assistance, others have taken legal action to prevent unauthorized access to their systems.
Recent developments involving DOGE representatives gaining access to the Treasury Department's payment system have raised privacy concerns. The Justice Department has assured that no breaches have occurred, but questions remain about the handling of financial records accessed by DOGE employees.
As DOGE continues its unprecedented overhaul of government agencies, federal workers are expressing shock and concern over the chaotic nature of the changes and the qualifications of DOGE staff. The lack of transparency and rapid transformations within agencies have left many employees feeling uncertain about the future.
