Scott Turner announced the US Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new Government Efficiency Department The Task Force on Thursday that “eliminates waste, fraud and abuse” at its federal agency.
Doge revealed that $ 1.9 billion in money was recovered from Friday, saying that the funds were incorrectly set during the Biden administration and that they were “intended for administration of financial services but no longer needed”.
Doge said he collaborated with a tour of the funds, and are now available for the use of the US Ministry of Finance.
Turner said that HUD launched his own dog’s work group to review that the agency was spending taxpayers’ money. HUD employees will guide a working group with a mission to maximize their budget and efficiency, reporting their findings directly to Turner.
The US Housing Department and Urban Development Scott Turner was confirmed on February 5, 2024. (Getty Images)
“HUD will be detailed and intentional about every dollar spent to serve rural, tribal and urban communities. Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, we are no longer in business position, and Doge Task Force will play a critical role in helping in recognizing and removing waste, fraud and abuse And finally to serve the American people better, “Turner said.
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Turner said he had established a working group to adhere to President Donald TrumpExecutive order to “maximize government efficiency and productivity”.
The HUD Doge Working Group will work on “securing all programs, processes and staff work together to improve the purpose of the department”.
The US Minister of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner has launched the working group of the Ministry of the Government to review that HUD consumes taxpayers’ dollars. (Getty/AP)
HUD is responsible for national residential policy and urban development, and its programs include affordable housing programs, community development, support for homeowners, fair housing and implementation of anti -discrimination, homeless and affordable housing programs.
During his announcement on Thursday, Turner said Doge Task Force had already established savings of over $ 260 million.
“We have already identified each other $ 260 million In savings and we have to achieve more, “Turner said.
As Elon musk Dogs also comb through the federal bureaucracy, some agencies conduct their own investigations to get to know Doge at half.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin The announced on Thursday canceled the grant for environmental justice in the amount of $ 50 million.
Elon Musk listens to President Donald Trump talking to reporters at an oval office in the White House on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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“I canceled support in the amount of $ 50 million to an organization called the Climate Justice Alliance. They say climate justice goes through a free Palestine. I don’t think the US taxpayer would not want $ 50 million to go to this left -wing advocate. is Zeldin.
Defense Minister Pete Hegsetth also committed to cooperating with Doge to reduce wasteful consumption at the Ministry of Defense.
“We will work with them. It’s long late. The Ministry of Defense has a huge budget, but it must be responsible,” Hegsetth told Fox News.
