Watchdog puts new numbers on the size of DOGE, but many details remain unknown as agencies refuse to turn over information
In a new report, the Government Accountability Office said it was unable to verify if all Department of Government Efficiency employees completed mandatory activities intended to avoid conflicts of interest.
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Published: 6 August 2026
Source: NextGov/FCW
Category: News
Topics: Transparency
Retrieved: 7 August 2026
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