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How much of this decline is due to the fact we do not measure the efficiency of administration in any form at all. We don’t measure success, we only measure the
by darth_avocado 4y ago
How much of this decline is due to the fact we do not measure the efficiency of administration in any form at all. We don’t measure success, we only measure the effort, which inherently creates a more inefficient system.
- ryathal 4y agoA lot of the decline is down to poor incentives. Failure is often seen as a reason to ask for more money rather than stopping a program. In many ways actual success is disincentivised. If a contractor delivers on time and on budget, then they have to bid a new contract rather than extend an existing one. If a program reduces homelessness it no longer needs the same level of funding because there are less homeless. When crime is low it's hard to justify a new SWAT team.