Senate minority staff estimated $50.5 million for DOGE's direct operations
Reporting and findings
- estimate
The PSI minority report estimated $50,519,609.69 for DOGE's direct operations, separating the cost of the operation from any claimed savings.
- U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Minority Staff: The $21.7 Billion Blunder: Analyzing the Waste Generated by DOGEPassages and source records documenting: Senate minority staff estimated $50.5 million for DOGE's direct operations
- documented
Elon Musk was the Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work.
- The White House: President Trump participates in a press conference with departing DOGE adviser Elon MuskAppointment or biography record identifying Elon Musk as Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
- documented
Russell Vought was the Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director.
- United States Senate: Roll Call Vote 37: Confirmation of Russell VoughtAppointment or biography record identifying Russell Vought as Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
Summary and current status
Public appropriations and agency reimbursements financed the unit administering the cuts.
$50.52 million minority-staff estimate through July 2025
People and organizations
- Russell VoughtTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
- Elon MuskTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
- Donald J. Trumppresident authorizing the administration action
- U.S. DOGE Servicepublicly funded cost-cutting operation
Relationships in this file
- Elon Muskconsumed appropriations and agency reimbursementsU.S. DOGE Service
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE workElon Musk
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB directorRussell Vought
Money trail
public cost$50.5 million for DOGE's direct operations$50.52 million - Estimated public spending source
- Federal agencies
- Estimated funds recipient
- Administrative and personnel costs
- Loss or cost borne by
- Federal taxpayers and reimbursing agencies