Just how much has DOGE exaggerated its numbers? Now we have receipts.
Just how much has DOGE exaggerated its numbers? Now we have receipts.
A POLITICO analysis reveals the Trump administration's claims of billions saved through DOGE-related federal contract cuts are drastically exaggerated. The organization reported saving over $50 billion by canceling contracts, but a thorough review of public data indicates actual verifiable savings were closer to $1.4 billion. DOGE's methodology relies on faulty 'ceiling value' calculations, not actual committed spending, providing a misleading picture of taxpayer savings. The article details examples from the VA and HHS, highlighting how these 'savings' often remain within agencies or don't account for termination costs, challenging the administration's narrative on fiscal efficiency.
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a lot.
this reminds me of the study done about long term impacts when CEOs catch the lay-off bug to reduce costs and increase profits.
they end up playing with numbers to make them seem efficient for the next quarterly earnings but they increase the cost in the long term and many companies actually don't survive (or end up hiring back).
it's a bad analogy though because public service should not be run like a company, though it should be run efficiently.
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