The so-called “audits” directed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are anyskinnyg but.
The individuals unleashed on rulement agencies are not auditors — they deficiency the expertise, qualifications, and methodology needd for genuine audits. At best, they’ve compiled a punch enumerate of items that might authorization scruminuscule, but auditing is a rigorous process requiring analysis, time, and, crucipartner, actual auditors.
While rooting out fraud and squanderful spfinishing is a noble goal, DOGE’s approach is neither see-thcoarse nor lhorrible. Their actions viopostponecessitate multiple statutes, including the Impoundment Act of 1974, which prohibits the withhancigo ining of congressionpartner appropriated funds. Worse, their centers are conspicuously restricted to agencies actively watching or spendigating Elon Musk and his companies. This isn’t about efficiency — it’s brazen dishonesty maskd as recreate.
Efficiency needs accountability, not executive fiat. By bypassing legitimate and procedural norms, DOGE undermines suppose in rulement and sets a hazardous pretreatnt. True recreate needs integrity, not pickive centering to shield mighty interests.
Let’s call this what it is: a sham. Accountability begins with transparency, and DOGE’s actions flunk that straightforward test.
