GAO: At least 206 worked for DOGE, 128 separated, 10 agencies refused records

Published Aug 5, 08:52 PM UTC

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report on August 5, 2026, revealing that at least 206 employees worked for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) within the Executive Office of the President between January 2025 and January 2026. Of these, at least 128 had separated by January 31, 2026, and at least 27 were special government employees, including former de facto head Elon Musk, whose role raised conflict of interest questions due to his companies' federal contracts. However, GAO could not verify ethics training or financial disclosure completion for many employees because 10 agencies and the EOP refused to provide records. The report also noted that while the DOGE Temporary Organization terminated on July 4, 2026, the broader U.S. DOGE Service office continues to exist. DOGE was responsible for reducing the federal workforce by over 350,000 positions.