Treasury Department Says DOGE’s Access to Payment Data Is ‘Read Only’
WASHINGTON—The Treasury Department said Tuesday that it is conducting an “operational efficiency assessment” of its payment systems and that the agency hasn’t suspended or rejected any payment instructions,
Treasury says Musk’s DOGE has not rejected payments in first attempt to clarify access granted to critical system
The Treasury Department said Elon Musk aides detailed to the agency have “read-only” access to its sensitive $5 trillion US payments system and that no payments have been suspended or rejected as part of an ongoing review.
Treasury Defends Musk Team’s Access to Federal Payment System
The department said that no payments would be interrupted and that it was conducting a review of the integrity of the system.
Musk's team can access Treasury systems. What could go wrong?
Potential cybersecurity and data privacy violations are among the many dangers of giving the Tesla CEO free rein over systems and data used for Social Security benefits and tax refunds.
DOGE task force gains access to U.S. Treasury Department payment systems
News comes after departure of Treasury's acting Deputy Secretary David Lebryk after more than 30 years of service.
Treasury tells Congress that DOGE has ‘Read Only’ access to payment systems
The official sent the letter Tuesday out of concerns from members of Congress that DOGE’s involvement with the payment system for the federal government could lead to security risks or missed payments.
Musk appears to have access to sensitive treasury system
Elon Musk said his "DOGE team" is shutting down some payments to federal contractors, suggesting he has access to systems used at the Treasury Department.
Elon Musk's DOGE Commission Gains Access to Sensitive Treasury Payment Systems: AP Sources
The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicar
Musk aides gain access to sensitive Treasury Department payment system
The access, granted by Scott Bessent, Trump’s newly confirmed treasury secretary, comes after the ousting of the agency’s top career official.
Musk claims DOGE found lax Treasury payment controls
Musk did not offer evidence for his assertion that Treasury instructed employees to approve payments to known fraudulent or terrorist groups.
Musk's Team Given Access to U.S. Government Payment System, New York Times Says
Billionaire Elon Musk and his government efficiency team have been given access to the U.S. Treasury Department’s payment system, resolving a days-long standoff, the New York Times reported on Saturday.
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