Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds - BBC News

A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Elon Musk (left) was formerly in charge of Doge

Some estimates made by Doge, the body charged with reducing US government spending, that it saved billions of dollars are "incorrect or lack supporting evidence", a watchdog has found.

A report released on Thursday by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has given an extensive review of Doge's claims about its so-called "Wall of Receipts", which reported savings of $110bn (£82bn) across contracts, grants and leases.

"Several issues limit the transparency and reliability of these reported savings," the report stated.

Asked for comment, a White House official said the administration told the GAO that all employees had to complete ethics training and follow financial disclosure requirements.