DOGE, Treasury discover $334M in improper payment requests due to foul codes

The U.S. Treasury Department and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently made a groundbreaking discovery after implementing their first automated payment system. The system uncovered a staggering $334 million in improper payment requests due to missing budget codes, invalid budget codes, and unauthorized budget codes.

DOGE, led by billionaire Elon Musk, disclosed this finding in a post on X. They explained that an example of an invalid budget code would be a payment not linked to the budget, while a budget code without authorization indicated that the budget had already been depleted.

This revelation comes on the heels of another significant finding by DOGE regarding the Treasury Access Symbol (TAS) code. This code, which links U.S. Treasury payments to a budget line item, was found to be missing for nearly $4.7 trillion in payments, rendering traceability nearly impossible. However, as of a recent update, the TAS field is now mandatory, providing greater transparency into the destination of funds.

DOGE expressed gratitude towards the U.S. Treasury for identifying this optional field. According to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, TAS codes serve as unique identifiers for Treasury payments, also known as the “account.” These codes play a crucial role in classifying all financial transactions made by the federal government when reporting to the Treasury and the Office of Management and Budget.

In their ongoing efforts to enhance government efficiency, DOGE continues to uncover savings and combat fraud across various sectors. The department’s website reports $160 billion in savings, translating to approximately $993.70 saved per taxpayer. With a strong commitment to eliminating wasteful spending and streamlining government operations, DOGE remains dedicated to its mission.

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