According to Odaily, a report by the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has revealed that the U.S. government made $149 billion in improper payments last year. This amount could fund NASA for seven years or construct 15 aircraft carriers. The largest portion of these improper payments came from Medicare and Medicaid, which accounted for over $60 billion. Tax credits followed with more than $20 billion, and food assistance programs contributed over $10 billion. In 2024, $33.5 billion was identified as potentially recoverable, but agencies managed to recover only $22.6 billion.