Elon Musk's team in the Government Efficiency Department has been conducting inspections at Medicare and Medicaid Service Centers in search of possible cases of fraud or waste, a source close to the matter revealed.
They have gained access to payment and contracting systems, and are working to rescind contracts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion at CMS and in the Department of Health and Human Services in general, including with organizations like Deloitte.
In their efforts to enforce government efficiency, Elon Musk's team has been examining various U.S. agencies, including the Department of the Treasury and the United States Agency for International Development.
In a recent decision, USAID announced that the majority of its 10,000 employees will be placed on administrative leave starting Friday.
The White House confirmed that Musk is considered a "special government employee". In late January, former President Trump fired several government inspectors general, including one from the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for overseeing potential fraud in Medicare.
CMS, responsible for overseeing Medicare and Medicaid, medical insurance programs for the elderly and disabled Americans, had expenses of approximately $1.5 trillion last year, accounting for around 22% of the federal budget, according to a financial report.
A SGE, special government employee, is an official who serves for a limited time in the executive branch of the government. Musk has a government email address and office space in the White House complex.
The actions of Elon Musk's team, led by the world's richest man and supporter of former President Trump, have generated controversy among government employees, some of whom have attempted to prevent them from accessing certain information. Accusations have also emerged from unions about illegally sharing information about their members with Musk's team.
