Treasury granted DOGE access to the federal payment system
Reporting and findings
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Treasury told Congress that a DOGE-linked engineer had read-only access to the Fiscal Service payment system, which processes federal benefits, salaries, grants, and contractor payments.
- Associated Press: Treasury tells Congress that DOGE has 'read only' access to payment systemsPassages and source records documenting: Treasury granted DOGE access to the federal payment system
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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
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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
The system routes Social Security, Medicare, salaries, grants, and contracts, giving access national fiscal and privacy significance.
Treasury described the initial access as read-only
People and organizations
- Russell VoughtTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
- Elon MuskTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
- U.S. Department of the Treasuryoperator of the government-wide payment system
- Donald J. Trumppresident authorizing the administration action
Relationships in this file
- Elon Muskgranted DOGE access to payment code and recordsU.S. Department of the Treasury
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE workElon Musk
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB directorRussell Vought