Musk's approach emphasizes eliminating wasteful expenditures and streamlining government operations. Notable contract terminations include a nearly $3 billion agreement for an unaccompanied minor facility and a $1.9 billion IRS tech services contract that had not yet incurred costs .
Despite these reported achievements, some analyses suggest that DOGE's savings may be overstated. Investigations indicate that out of the claimed $160 billion in savings, only about $63 billion can be substantiated with available data. Furthermore, some of the largest reported savings stem from contracts that were never finalized or already terminated, raising concerns about the accuracy of DOGE's accounting .
Elon Musk has announced plans to reduce his involvement with DOGE, citing commitments to his private ventures. He intends to serve as a special government employee for up to 130 days per year, focusing primarily on his roles at Tesla and other companies .
As DOGE continues its mission, the administration faces the challenge of maintaining momentum in federal spending reductions while addressing concerns about the transparency and effectiveness of its initiatives.