GAO tells House subcommittee Congress needs program inventory, clearer roles to cut duplication Acting Comptroller Orice Williams Brown told the subcommittee Congress needs a comprehensive federal program inventory, better program‑effectiveness data and clearer delineation of agency roles to reduce duplication, overlap and fragmentation and help realize additional savings.

Congress could save billions by addressing duplication in federal programs—will they take the necessary steps?

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A year after Trump's DOGE cuts, workers whose lives were upended ask what was saved via PBS NewsHour - The Latest — A year after federal employees were hit by the Trump administration's cost-cutting efforts through the Department of Government Efficiency, it remains unclear what the agency saved.

One year after Trump's DOGE cuts, the impact on federal employees is clear, but the savings from the agency remain uncertain.

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Committee advances CORE Act to centralize certain health licensure functions Leader Johnson's administration bill, titled the CORE Act, would consolidate several smaller health licensing boards under a commissioner-issued licensing agency in the Department of Health; the bill passed the committee and will move to the calendar after departmental testimony affirmed cost and efficiency benefits.

Tennessee is taking a bold step towards efficiency in healthcare with the CORE Act, aiming to streamline multiple licensing boards under one umbrella for faster, cost-effective services.

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Rep. Nathan Toleman says task force found agencies lack consistent metrics; proposes program evaluators and dashboards Rep. Nathan Toleman told lawmakers the Task Force on Government Efficiency found agencies often lack measurable success metrics and recommended requiring five key questions for new or expanded programs, investing in program evaluators, and considering statutory or rule-based requirements to hold programs accountable.

Rep. Nathan Toleman reveals a critical flaw in North Dakota's government: without consistent metrics, how can we measure success in programs that affect us all?

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DOT tells committee of about $373 million deferred maintenance backlog, highlights roving 'strike teams' DOT&PF presenters told the House Transportation Committee the division manages roughly 706 facilities statewide with a deferred maintenance backlog of about $373 million (roughly $210M in public building fund facilities and $163M in DOT/DFS buildings) and described a prioritization rubric and in-house 'strike teams' used to address repairs.

Alaska's Department of Transportation reveals a staggering $373 million deferred maintenance backlog, sparking urgent discussions on facility repairs and innovative solutions.

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Audit finds duplicate vendor payment and $2.5 million collateral shortfall at Arkansas State Police A legislative audit reported a $3,700 duplicate toxicology payment that was recouped and a $2.5 million collateral deficiency on a bank account holding $11.6 million for the Arkansas State Police; the committee filed the audit by unanimous consent.

A recent audit revealed the Arkansas State Police's financial mismanagement, including a $3,700 duplicate payment and a staggering $2.5 million collateral shortfall.

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Barry County commissioners approve $6M in prepaid invoices, software purchase and multiple administrative actions The Barry County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 14 approved $6,038,507.12 in prepaid invoices, awarded several contracts and approved software and personnel actions, including a 3% salary increase for non‑judicial countywide elected officials and appointments to the Board of Canvassers.

Barry County commissioners just approved over $6 million in prepaid invoices and a crucial software purchase to enhance county operations!

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The U.S. borrowed $50 billion a week for the past five months, finds the CBO: 'Our fiscal problems will not solve themselves' | Fortune "We need policymakers to come together, agree to reduce deficits ... and put our national debt on a downward sustainable path as a share of the economy."

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More of that #GovernmentEfficiency we've heard so much about...

Committee adopts substitute narrowing SB 163 to three inactive funds, reports bill with fiscal note The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee adopted a committee substitute for SB 163 that pares the bill from 11 funds to three specific funds and reported the substitute from committee with individual recommendations and an attached fiscal note.

The Senate committee has streamlined SB 163, narrowing its focus from 11 inactive funds to just three essential ones—what does this mean for Alaska's budget?

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House Appropriations opens FY27 budget hearings; officials flag revenue shifts and $1 billion in efficiency savings The House Appropriations Committee launched a series of FY27 budget hearings reviewing the executive budget (HB 1). Presenters warned of declining revenues tied to tax dedication changes and conservative REC forecasts while the inspector general described nearly $1 billion in recurring savings identified across state programs.

The House Appropriations Committee is kicking off budget hearings amid warnings of declining revenues and a staggering $1 billion in potential savings across state programs.

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Council auditors flag documentation gaps and monitoring weaknesses in grants and contracts audit Council Auditor Kim Taylor presented Report 901 finding insufficient documentation on a substantial share of tested payments; of about $1.3 million tested, $477,000 had no or insufficient support. The auditor said corrective actions are under way and a follow-up audit is planned.

A recent audit revealed that a staggering $477,000 of payments in Duval County were made without proper documentation, raising serious concerns about oversight and accountability.

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Panel hears bill to raise WSDOT in‑house repair and procurement thresholds A committee heard testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 6170, which would raise WSDOT in‑house repair thresholds from $60,000 to $100,000, raise emergency thresholds to $160,000, and index those limits to the National Highway Construction Cost Index; proponents said the change updates 2005 limits and improves efficiency.

Washington's WSDOT could soon boost its in-house repair thresholds significantly, a move that aims to enhance efficiency and address community needs faster after years of stagnation.

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Committee advances large recodification to create Department of Criminal Justice The committee gave a favorable recommendation to SB 323, a large recodification that would reorganize the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice into a proposed Department of Criminal Justice (statute 75 E), reassign administrative duties, and preserve the commission's substantive role; stakeholders including law enforcement and parole board leaders endorsed the change.

A significant restructuring is on the horizon for Utah's criminal justice system, as the House committee advances a bill that could enhance efficiency and accountability.

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Committee reviews bill to expand master agreements and raise procurement thresholds for small design and maintenance projects (House Bill 2906) House Bill 2906, presented by Representative Don Mayhew, would increase dollar thresholds for standing contracts and authorize "master agreements" so the Office of Administration can prequalify architecture, engineering and surveying services and aggregate small projects for efficiency; OA and industry groups testified in support.

House Bill 2906 could revolutionize how Missouri handles small design projects by streamlining procurement processes and boosting efficiency through master agreements.

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Missouri committee hears proposal to put state property-sale proceeds into a dedicated real-estate fund (House Bill 2289) Representative Bill Owen told the committee HB 2289 would create a fund to hold proceeds from sales of state-owned property so the Office of Administration can buy and sell state real estate more quickly; OA staff said the current year-long appropriation process causes the state to lose potential acquisitions.

Missouri's House Bill 2289 aims to revolutionize state real estate transactions, eliminating the year-long wait for property purchases and ensuring timely investments.

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Pluralistic: Socialist excellence in New York City (24 Feb 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

Coincidentally, on the subject of #governmentefficiency from #insourcing - Cory Doctorow's always-awesome Pluralistic newsletter tells how Zohran Mamdani has been insourcing NYC gov functions and saving money while improving quality: pluralistic.net/2026/02/24/m...

White House officials claim roughly $160 billion in savings as anti-waste push continues Speakers in a brief exchange said White House officials are pursuing cuts across foreign aid, green energy programs, infrastructure, Medicaid and the Education Department and claimed the administration has achieved about $160 billion in savings, with more actions expected in 2026.

White House officials claim a staggering $160 billion in savings from cutting government waste, but are we seeing the full picture?

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House panel advances bill to expand state debt collection powers The House Political Subdivisions Committee recommended HB 554 favorably, a bill to streamline the Office of State Debt Collection's operations, permit earlier collection efforts before court judgments, and allow the office to retain up to one year of operating expenses in its fund; Representative Hansen recorded the sole recorded 'no' voice vote.

A new bill aimed at boosting the efficiency of Utah's debt collection efforts has just passed the House committee, setting the stage for significant changes in how debts are pursued.

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Committee Hears Industry, Regulators on Bill to Rely on WSDA Accreditation for Cannabis Labs Lawmakers heard lengthy testimony on House Bill 13-47, which would let the Liquor and Cannabis Board accept Washington State Department of Agriculture accreditation as the basis for initial cannabis lab certification; witnesses urged clarifying amendments and sustainable funding for WSDA.

A new bill in Washington aims to streamline cannabis lab certification by relying on the Department of Agriculture, but industry voices are calling for crucial amendments and clear funding!

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Senate committee advances bill to create statewide agency review task force The Administrative Rules Committee passed SB 1273, which would create an interim task force to review the efficiency and necessity of state agencies, boards and commissions; the committee voted 9-0 to advance the bill.

A groundbreaking bill has just been passed in Oklahoma, paving the way for a task force to scrutinize the efficiency of state agencies and make impactful recommendations!

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DFM says vacancy-savings targets are estimates, not fixed cuts Deputy Commissioner Hardy Merrill told the House Appropriations Committee there is no single formula for budgeted vacancy savings; departments submit estimates and DFM reviews them, using tools such as pay-act requests and carryforward management to address midyear funding needs.

Vermont's budgeted vacancy savings are more than just numbers – they reveal the intricate dance departments perform to meet financial targets without cutting vital programs.

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Bill would add AI review duties to the Office of Privacy and Data Protection HB 2,606 would update reporting and performance measures for the Office of Privacy and Data Protection (OPDP), add AI project review responsibilities aligned with NIST guidance, and align OPDP statute with a recent JLARC audit; OPDP and WATEC testified supportively with questions about capacity and process.

Washington's House Bill 2,606 is set to transform the Office of Privacy and Data Protection by adding AI project reviews and aligning with national standards, all in a bid for greater efficiency and safety.

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Panel reviews bill to let counties place up to 2% special-purpose sales taxes before voters House Bill 27-12 would let counties submit ballot questions enabling up to a 2% special-purpose county sales tax (in addition to the existing 1% general authority), require certain posting and apportionment rules, and impose a 10-year limit on special-purpose levies; KDOR recommended administrative fixes to statute citations and timing.

Counties in Kansas may soon have the power to ask voters for a new 2% special-purpose sales tax to fund local projects – but what does this mean for your wallet?

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Washington House advances and passes slate of bills on third reading The Washington House advanced and passed multiple third‑reading bills covering weatherization, construction predesign thresholds, heritage orchards, small‑works rosters, consumer protections and veterinary practice rules. Most measures passed by wide margins; roll calls recorded unanimity in several items.

The Washington House just approved a sweeping set of bills aimed at enhancing community weatherization, improving government efficiency, and updating veterinary practices, all with impressive bipartisan support!

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Louis Rossmann: "I offered to help NYC's new mayor fix the problems that drove me out" | @mayor.nyc.gov, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, & @linamkhan.bsky.social | #Mamdani #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessRegulation #RightToRepair #GovernmentEfficiency
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Legislators press FPR and administration on vacancy savings, reversions and ADS spending Committee members used the FPR presentation to press broader questions about vacancy‑savings practices, unspent reversioned funds and recent ADS budget challenges, asking Finance and Management to explain how vacancy targets are set and for more transparency on carry‑forwards and reversions.

Vermont legislators are raising eyebrows over the controversial use of vacancy savings as a budget-balancing act, questioning its impact on state services and transparency.

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Senate committee recommends confirmation of Troy L. Campbell to Arizona State Liquor Board The Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee voted to recommend confirmation of Troy L. Campbell to the Arizona State Liquor Board after hearing his reappointment remarks and brief questioning about caseload and penalty authority.

Troy L. Campbell seeks reappointment to the Arizona State Liquor Board, emphasizing his nearly decade-long commitment to public safety and effective governance.

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Senate adopts amendment to SB19 to phase transitions of early childhood governance Senate Bill 19, which aligns early childhood councils and local coordinating organizations, received an amendment (L7) to provide transition periods for counties where structures differ; amendment L7 passed and the bill was advanced to the calendar for third reading.

The Senate has taken a significant step towards streamlining early childhood governance with the adoption of Amendment L7, paving the way for a more efficient future in Colorado's early childhood programs.

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