GAO finds DOGE savings overstated

The United States — United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report finding that some savings claimed by the United States — Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) were incorrect or lacked supporting evidence. Auditors found that 108 of 264 leases identified for termination were already in the process of termination when DOGE was established, and a reported $1.7 billion in savings on a Department of Defense IT contract was not realized because the contract was not terminated. The GAO also noted DOGE was not transparent about its methodologies and did not respond to requests for information. DOGE had reported $110 billion in savings as of July 7, 2025, but the GAO concluded that data quality issues limit the value of the Wall of Receipts for policymakers. The report was requested by Democratic Senators Gary Peters and Richard Blumenthal. DOGE's operations sunset on July 4, 2025, per an executive order by President Donald Trump.