Investigate Elez's unvetted access to federal payment systems

It is deeply concerning that an unqualified individual associated with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was granted extensive write access to critical federal payment systems through which trillions of dollars flow annually. According to reports, Marko Elez, a 25-year-old DOGE technologist with no relevant government experience, had the ability to alter the code controlling systems like the Payment Automation Manager (PAM) and Secure Payment System (SPS) at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service. This represents an alarming breach of security protocols. Despite initial denials from Treasury and White House officials about DOGE's access levels, it has now been confirmed that Elez could have illegally disrupted or misdirected authorized federal payments, including tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and veteran's compensation. The potential for exploitation and abuse of such powerful privileges is immense. The fact that Elez's write access was apparently rescinded only after this serious lapse was reported raises even more red flags about internal controls and transparency. An immediate, comprehensive, and independent investigation must be launched to determine how an unvetted private operative gained this level of access, identify any code changes made, assess potential risks to the integrity of payment systems, and hold accountable those responsible for such a reckless breach. The public deserves full clarity on the extent of DOGE's infiltration and any threats to the proper functioning of core government operations. Decisive action is needed to safeguard these critical financial systems.