Musk: Cost reduction will become a "long-term career" for the government efficiency department.

On May 1 local time, Elon Musk, head of the US Department of Efficiency and CEO of Tesla, said in an interview on Fox News that the work of cutting expenses in the Department of Efficiency will be a "long-term career." Musk said that the Department of Efficiency is working to eliminate appropriations, as once vigilance is relaxed, waste and fraud will return. A member of the team hinted that DOGE will provide federal employees with second and third level buyout options.