The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the deactivation of approximately 298,000 unused or unnecessary government credit cards following a five-week pilot program. This announcement was made in a post on the social media platform X on March 23.
According to the post, at the start of the audit, there were about 4.6 million active government credit cards and accounts. While early results indicate reductions, DOGE noted that further efforts are necessary to ensure proper accountability.
In its communication, DOGE shared an image featuring two charts that displayed various data, including the number of purchase and travel cards that were canceled or had their limits reduced to $1. More than 263,000 travel cards fall into this category, along with over 35,000 purchase cards. The largest number of deactivated travel cards shown in the chart belongs to the Department of Agriculture, with 47,003 cards. The Department of Health and Human Services follows with the second-largest total at 42,959.
DOGE Weekly Credit Card Update
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DOGE is a federal agency focused on optimizing government spending by reducing waste and ensuring accountability in contract management. By reviewing expenditures and canceling non-essential contracts, DOGE aims to improve fiscal responsibility and enhance the effectiveness of public resource allocation.
