Idaho forms D.O.G.E. task force to boost efficiency, cut wasteful spending

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Idaho House and Senate Leadership announced forming the Idaho Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) Task Force. The initiative aims to eliminate wasteful government spending, increase accountability and improve operational efficiency across state agencies.

The D.O.G.E. Task Force will focus on three primary areas of concern:

Government Agency Consolidation – Evaluating and implementing strategies to merge redundant agencies and optimize resources.Government Employee Travel – Reviewing and reducing unnecessary state-funded travel to cut costs.Eliminating Unnecessary State Government Employee Positions – Assessing and restructuring government roles to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently.

The task force stems from House Bill 364 (H364), introduced earlier this year by Representative Jaron Crane and Representative Jordan Redman. H364 sought to create a dedicated Idaho Department of Government Efficiency Task Force targeting Regulatory Accountability, Budget Accountability and Government Operations and Oversight.

The D.O.G.E. Task Force will work immediately. Idaho citizens and state employees are encouraged to follow the task force’s progress and participate in public discussions about the future of government efficiency in Idaho.