Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Lawmakers press GAO on legality and risks of 'Doge' actions after mass firings and data access controversies
Summary
Multiple members of the House Oversight Committee pressed Comptroller General Gene Dodaro about the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency ("Doge") and Elon Musk's role after widespread firings, data-access questions and agency disruptions; GAO said it is reviewing legal and financial implications and has sent letters seeking answers.
Several members of the House Oversight Committee used the GAO high-risk hearing to press the comptroller general on recent operational changes carried out by the Department of Government Efficiency ("Doge") and on allegations involving access to federal systems and mass firings.
Comptroller General Gene Dodaro told the committee GAO is examining legal and financial questions raised by the administration's actions and has sent letters requesting explanations. "We're following the court cases as well, so we're evaluating the court filings," he said when asked about potential Impoundment Control Act issues. Dodaro added, "We are going to make these decisions as fast as…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
