Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Workforce Optimization Initiative
1. Purpose
This order aims to enhance accountability in the federal government by transforming the bureaucracy, aiming to eliminate inefficiencies and promote transparency.
2. Key Actions And Directives
- Establish Hiring Ratio: Agencies are allowed to hire one employee for every four that depart, with exceptions for critical functions.
- Develop Hiring Plans: Agency Heads must create data-driven hiring plans in collaboration with the DOGE Team Lead.
- Rulemaking Initiation: Within 30 days, the OPM Director must start rulemaking for additional suitability criteria for federal employment.
- Report on Statutory Requirements: Agency Heads must report to the Director of OMB on statutes establishing the agency and discuss eliminations or consolidations.
- USDS Report Submission: The USDS Administrator is to report to the President within 240 days on the implementation and provide recommendations.
3. Important Points
- Definition of 'Agency': Refers to entities as defined in section 3502 of title 44, US Code, excluding the Executive Office of the President.
- Definition of 'Employee': Includes individuals in the executive branch as per section 2105 of title 5, US Code.
- Exclusions from the Order: The order does not apply to military personnel and allows exemptions for national security, homeland security, or public safety roles.
- Enforceability of the Order: The order will be executed in accordance with applicable law and does not confer enforceable rights or benefits against the US or its agencies.
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