Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), launched under Trump, has stirred controversy with aggressive tactics to slash government waste. While its goal of fiscal accountability is necessary, the approach is criticized for being reckless and chaotic, evidenced by unilateral actions like shutting down agencies. California, burdened by fiscal challenges, could benefit from reform but requires careful, data-driven solutions rather than blunt-force tactics. The author warns that current inefficiencies and budgetary waste must be addressed with precision, not chaos, highlighting the complex challenges faced by the state.
DOGE's methods—unilateral power grabs, reckless data access and a cavalier disregard for legal boundaries—are a masterclass in what not to do.
California's government is rife with waste. As a state data official, I saw firsthand how departmental silos obscure spending, how outdated systems hide inefficiencies.
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