GAO Flags Transparency Gaps in DOGE's Wall of Receipts Savings
TL;DR
GAO finds that DOGE’s Wall of Receipts savings claims—covering contracts, grants, and leases—are not transparently calculated and lack data-quality disclosures. As of July 7, 2026, the page lists $110 billion in savings, but issues include 108 of 264 leases described as terminated that were already in process before DOGE existed, 96% of grant savings with unknown calculation methods, and a DoD IT contract showing no actual savings after supposed termination; DOGE has not updated the site or explained data limitations. GAO recommends prominently displaying data quality issues, but DOGE did not respond to inquiries.
- More Transparency Needed on How Savings Are Derived from Contract, Grant, and Lease Terminations U.S. Government Accountability Office (.gov)
- Elon Musk’s DOGE made big errors in claims of government savings, GAO finds The Washington Post
- Inaccurate data included in DOGE ‘Wall of Receipts’ report, GAO says The Hill
- DOGE's "wall of receipts" riddled with inaccuracies and unsubstantiated claims, congressional watchdog says CBS News
- DOGE overstated savings, government watchdog says politico.com
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on U.S. Government Accountability Office (.gov)