Federal auditors say the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, overstated or lacked support for some of the savings figures presented on a federal “receipts” website. According to the reporting, auditors reviewed the information used to support claims about cost reductions and found instances where the savings amounts were incorrect or not backed by adequate documentation. The accounts describe that certain estimates did not align with supporting records or evidence available to auditors, raising questions about how the savings were calculated and presented to the public. The outlets characterize the findings as an audit conclusion that some posted savings figures are not fully supported and, in some cases, are overstated. The reporting does not indicate that all claims were invalid, but instead highlights that parts of the savings information fail to meet evidentiary standards. The dispute centers on the accuracy and substantiation of the savings data displayed on the receipts site and what auditors considered acceptable support for those numbers.