Increasing government efficiency is not difficult. It just takes time, and there are no quick victories. And in most cases, you need to spend more money in the

Increasing government efficiency is not difficult. It just takes time, and there are no quick victories. And in most cases, you need to spend more money in the short term. The key actor is the legislative branch. It can set goals and priorities. It can reform regulations and put an end to unnecessary activities. Situations where people commonly employ lawyers or other professionals to deal with government bureaucracy are a key indicator of inefficiency. When such situations can be identified, the government needs to consider if the professionals are truly necessary. Or can the processes be simplified enough that professional help is no longer necessary in most cases.