Wisconsin's newly established Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency (GOAT) is taking initial steps to address government inefficiencies, following the model of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The first hearing centered on the impact of remote work among state employees since the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike DOGE, GOAT lacks unilateral authority, requiring legislative approval for any proposed cuts. Public opinion remains divided on remote work, with 54% favoring a return to in-office work. Despite remote work challenges, agencies reported various benefits during the testimony.
As lawmakers see increased demand for transparency regarding remote work, GOAT aims to ensure state employees are held accountable beyond mere productivity metrics.
Unlike Musk's DOGE, Wisconsin's GOAT cannot unilaterally enforce cuts; changes must pass the full Legislature and survive a gubernatorial veto.
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