The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative spearheaded by Elon Musk, has been studying the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the situation. The DOGE team has been granted access to essential payment and contracting systems within the CMS.
The DOGE representatives were reported to be at the agency’s offices this week. Their objective is to scrutinize the technology of the systems and the spending that transpires through them. They are particularly interested in identifying potential instances of fraud or waste, the sources explained.
In addition, the DOGE team is evaluating the agency’s organizational structure and staffing. The representatives are investigating how the agency is designed and the personnel that operate within it.
The White House and DOGE officials have not released any comments on this matter.
