The watchdog agency said more transparency is needed to determine the actual savings from contract, grant and lease terminations. The GAO report is the latest analysis to question DOGE’s savings claims, which fell far short of Musk’s initial boast. DOGE was a key player in President Donald Trump’s efforts to overhaul the federal government in his second term. The GAO looked at $110 billion worth of contracts, grants and leases that DOGE reported on the site between January 20, 2025 and July 7. DOGE overstated savings from leases by more than $80 million.