Senate minority staff estimated $66.5 million from unused SSA and park staff

Entities and roles

• Russell VoughtTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
• Elon MuskTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
• Social Security Administrationbenefits agency subjected to DOGE staffing disruption
• Donald J. Trumppresident authorizing the administration action

Relationships in this file

1. Elon Muskleft paid public-service capacity unusedSocial Security Administration
2. Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE workElon Musk
3. Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB directorRussell Vought

Money trail

1. public cost$66.5 million from unused SSA and park staff$66.46 million

   Estimated public spending source

   Federal agencies

   Estimated funds recipient

   Administrative and personnel costs

   Loss or cost borne by

   Benefit claimants, park visitors, agency operations, and taxpayers

Claims and evidence

1. estimateestimate

   PSI minority staff estimated $66,457,461.05 in underutilized employee time at the Social Security Administration and National Park Service during DOGE disruptions.

   • 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 $66.5 million from unused SSA and park staff
2. factdocumented

   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
3. factdocumented

   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