Federal Payment System Security

Treasury Lied: DOGE Staffer Had Secret Write Access to Federal Spending Code

Despite repeated denials by the Treasury Department and White House, a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) technologist, Marko Elez, possessed write access to critical Treasury payment systems. Elez, a SpaceX and X employee with limited government experience, resigned following inquiries about his association with a racist social media account. This access, granted after the retirement of a senior Treasury official who resisted DOGE’s demands, allowed potential manipulation of federal payments. Subsequent reporting revealed that Elez made code changes, prompting concerns about the security and integrity of the US payment system.

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