Then Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley testifies before the Senate Committee on the Budget on Sept. 11, 2024.
And Musk, whom President Donald Trump brought on board to implement DOGE, is not an elected official.
Since its establishment, DOGE has looked to slash spending at federal government agencies.
O'Malley resigned from the Social Security Administration in November to run for chairman of the Democratic National Committee, a race which he lost to Minnesota Democrat Ken Martin.
Trump has nominated Frank Bisignano, CEO of financial-technology company Fiserv , to serve as the new commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
For people who are already receiving Social Security benefits, most of that is automated and may not be affected, she said.
On Thursday, the Social Security Administration sent a notice to employees that gives them until March 14 to decide whether to take an early buyout. »
