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An underlying theme throughout this discussion is the notion of transparency. Musk’s unprecedented access and subsequent audit of the Department have brought issues of accountability to the forefront. If employees and the institution at large are functioning ethically and effectively, there should be no cause for concern; every aspect of operations must be out in the open.
Musk's recent cuts include nearly $982 million in contracts that, critics argue, produced little positive output over decades. There’s also an urgent call for reassessment of the funding allocated to various initiatives, many of which have faced backlash from taxpayers who feel they are funding ineffective programs.