Table 4

Examples of Policy Capacity use for Public Value Destruction by DOGE

Capacity by DOGE to destroy public value
 Moore’s operational “capacity” required to promote public value 
Analytical level
Individual analytical policy capacityQuantitative policy analysis (e.g. cost-benefit analysis)
Qualitative policy analysis (e.g., stakeholder analysis)
Automation and algorithm-driven assessments
Organizational information capacityAvailability of qualified professionals from a wide cross-section of disciplines
Availability of statistical and programming tools
Policy labs or nudge units
The recruitment of small teams of tech-savvy specialists.
Upgrading agencies’ information infrastructure and analytical software, allowing managers and analysts to leverage AI-driven decisions
Knowledge Systems capacityEvidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (US)
Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) Framework (OMB)
Implementation of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) 5,200 open recommendations for federal agencies.
Government-wide criteria for program elimination with a particular emphasis on perceived DEI-related goals.
  
Managerial level
Managerial expertise capacityHuman resources and finance management skills.Skills focused on identifying and eliminating personnel and programs.
Administrative resource capacityFederal Executive Institute (FEI) leadership programOMB and OPM coordinated government-wide cuts.
Accountability and responsibility system capacityPerformance.gov platform
Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS)
House Oversight and Accountability Committee created a special subcommittee specifically to work directly with DOGE
 Moore’s Legitimacy & support/authorizing environment 
Political level
Political acumen capacityFederal Coaching Network (FCN) which promotes networking, communication, and leadership.None yet evident
Organizational political capacityU.S. Public Participation Playbook
Open Government National Action Plan
None yet evident
Political-economic system capacityIndependent oversight agencies
Promotion of public trust
Message of reclaiming control of spending in the hands of elected officials
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