The account tracking field in question has since been made mandatory, as per DOGE

Some X users called for accountability regarding the questioned TAS identification code

One user said only the US government had a "sloppy" system

The U.S. Treasury Department is facing backlash after the unofficial White House unit, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, alleged that the former has lost track of $4.7 trillion in payments due to a tracking field in its system that was "often left blank."

The DOGE said Monday that the U.S. Treasury's Treasury Access Symbol (TAS), an "optional" accounting feature, was an identification code that linked a Treasury payment to a specific budget line item.

However, the TAS field was often allegedly left out during accounting, "making traceability almost impossible."

As of Monday, TAS has been made "a required field" to increase oversight on where Treasury funds are being used.

"Thanks to @USTreasury for the great work," the DOGE said in a sarcastic dig at the federal government's finance manager, tax collector, and currency issuer.

There has been increasing outrage on X overnight following DOGE's allegations, as Musk continues to wield his power in the face of federal agencies.