Efficiency, a foreign concept in government?

MSG Jose Colon — Sat, 17 May 2014 11:31:24 -0400

Sometimes we do best if we get out of each other's way; especially in government.

Your thoughts?

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made May 19 at 2014 7:15 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Mon, 19 May 2014 07:15:24 -0400

I now work at county level and still see inefficiencies in some areas, but based on my experience working at federal, state, and county levels, I honestly believe that the programs managed at higher levels inherently have more inefficiencies than those managed at local levels. There are many examples of this throughout our history (the most telling, in my opinion, is the development of the Department of Education at the Federal level).
I believe this is the best argument we have against a larger Federal government.

Response by SGT James Elphick made May 19 at 2014 12:46 PM

SGT James Elphick — Mon, 19 May 2014 12:46:36 -0400

Government bureaucracies are almost inherently inefficient and often their mission simply becomes to "self-replicate", that is find goals to stay relevant and expand their budget. To this end I think Non-profits have become a great outlet for relieving bureaucratic inefficiency. 1 person from the government overseas numerous operation in their field. These operations have a set budget, grant funded by the government, with stated goals that they must meet. If these goals are not met then the grants are taken away and people lose their jobs, basic accountability. It makes for a much more efficient machine than the bureaucratic structure of government. I don't think non-profits are the end-all to fix the problem but I think they are part of the solution.