More Efficient and Effective Government: Opportunities to Reduce Duplication, Overlap and Fragmentation, Achieve Savings, and Enhance Revenue

Abstract

Our 2012 annual report identified 51 areas where unnecessary duplication, overlap, or fragmentation exists as well as additional opportunities for potential cost savings or enhanced revenues. We identified about 130 specific actions that Congress or the executive branch could take to address these areas. We identified 32 areas where government missions are fragmented across multiple agencies or programs; agencies, offices, or initiatives may have similar or overlapping objectives or may provide similar services to similar populations or target similar users; and when two or more agencies or programs are engaged in the same activities or provide the same services to the same beneficiaries. We found instances where multiple government programs or activities have led to inefficiencies, and we determined that greater efficiencies or effectiveness might be achievable.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 2012
Accession Number
AD1181296

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  • Eugene Louis Dodaro

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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