The Supreme Court has handed down a ruling that could reshape government oversight. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) now has full access to the Social Security Administration’s database, a move that could expose massive fraud and waste within the system.
Social Security payouts total $1.6 trillion annually, making it one of the largest federal expenditures. For years, watchdogs have warned about improper payments, including cases where deceased individuals continued receiving benefits. The bureaucrats who failed to fix these errors are now raising concerns about privacy, but the reality is clear—real oversight requires full access to payment records, medical claims, and direct deposit changes.
DOGE’s mission is straightforward: audit every penny. Critics argue that granting access to sensitive data is excessive, but the numbers tell a different story. Reports indicate that 10% of disability payments go to ineligible recipients, a staggering amount that demands immediate correction. Taxpayer dollars must be protected, and this ruling ensures that fraudulent claims can be identified and eliminated.
The Supreme Court’s decision reinforces the principle that transparency beats bureaucratic secrecy. The government has a duty to ensure that Social Security funds reach the right recipients, not those exploiting loopholes. With DOGE now empowered to conduct deep audits, the floodgates are open for a long-overdue cleanup of the system.
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https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/06/07/supreme-court-doge-social-security-access/
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/supreme-court-gives-doge-access-to-social-security-data