A recent analysis shows that federal government spending has significantly outpaced staff growth and inflation. This issue has come into focus as the federal Office of Government Accountability and Efficiency (DOGE) highlights waste and questionable spending across various agencies.
• The public is becoming aware of extravagant spending by agencies like USAID and the Office of Refugee Resettlement, with $22 billion allocated for migrant aid since 2020.
• A significant issue identified is the poor record-keeping within the Federal Register, where at least 75 agencies are outdated or defunct, complicating public understanding of government structure.
• DOGE is working to catalog existing federal agencies to help taxpayers track employee numbers and spending over time.
• Analysis shows that while some agencies' employee counts may not grow significantly, their spending can increase dramatically, as seen with the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Education, where spending rose by 301% and 749% respectively since 2000 despite varying workforce changes.
• Specific examples include FEMA, which has seen a large increase in funding compared to employee growth, and USAID, which has expanded its budget significantly while increasing staff.
DOGE aims to provide transparency by releasing data on federal agencies' spending and staffing, allowing citizens to evaluate whether taxpayer funds are being used effectively. By understanding these dynamics, taxpayers can gain insight into the efficiency and effectiveness of federal government operations.
https://openthebooks.substack.com/p/mapping-the-growth-of-government
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