Projected First Quarter Earnings from PayPal, as Revealed at Their Recent Investor Meeting
Rewritten Article:
Elon Musk's been under fire lately for his crusade to trim the fat in government spending. And let's face it, wasteful government spending is as common as a Sunday roast. The General Accountability Office (GAO) even published a report backing this claim [1].
Now, there's no specific GAO report diving deep into Musk's DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) shenanigans. But here's the thing – recent happenings suggest that the GAO's recommendations are being put to use at Musk's DOGE. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro confirmed it himself [1].
Speaking of which, Musk's DOGE has been making some headlines with its savings. As of April 2025, here are a few examples [2]:
- A whopping $11.1M was saved by scrapping a VA contract for salary analysis services and replacing it with a tiny $5K alternative.
- By capping university grant overhead costs at 15%, the DOE managed to save an impressive $400M per year.
- Not one to shy away from the big numbers, Musk's DOGE also parted ways with 21 CBP contracts (including landscaping and horticulture services), saving a cool $600M.
Now, while these aren't exactly GAO reports, they do highlight a separate, aggressive approach that Musk's DOGE is taking to tackle specific contracts. Compared to the GAO's detailed audit methodology, the DOGE seems more like a chainsaw, quickly cutting through inefficiencies [3].
Interestingly, the available records only show that the DOGE is using the GAO's existing recommendations, not new audits that are specifically focused on evaluating the DOGE's work. It's a sign that Musk might not need a fresh GAO report to keep pushing for change. After all, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?
- Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been (is) documented to follow the General Accountability Office's (GAO) recommendations, aiming to reduce wasteful government spending.
- Musk's DOGE's recent savings in various contracts, such as scrapping a VA contract and capping university grant overhead costs, show a proactive approach that resembles a chainsaw, swiftly cutting through inefficiencies.
- The business world has taken notice of Musk's DOGE's success in finance investing, as it has saved millions and even billions, setting a class of its own in government efficiency.
- The GAO, to this point, has not documented a specific report evaluating Musk's DOGE's work; however, Musk may not require a new assessment to continue his crusade for change, as the current approach appears effective.
