Critics across the political spectrum agree that the federal government is inefficient, with outdated systems and cumbersome bureaucracy. However, the private sector depends on career civil servants to implement policies that drive economic and social priorities.

President Trump’s push for government efficiency is radically reshaping the federal workforce, affecting businesses, consumers, and the role of regulatory agencies. The dismissal of thousands of federal workers and the elimination of key agency functions will significantly impact the private sector, economic growth, and political stability. Downsizing agencies like the USDA, HHS, EPA, DOE, FAA, SBA, and IRS will affect everything from product market entry to financial credit access.

With a significantly smaller federal workforce, how will remaining employees manage the workload, or will responsibilities be outsourced? What safeguards will ensure accountability, and how can the private sector be assured that contractual commitments will be fulfilled?

Meanwhile, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reshaping federal agencies’ ability to oversee economic regulations, protect consumers, and safeguard national security. Many questions remain about the effectiveness and legality of its actions. Reform is needed, but it should strengthen the administrative state to better serve all Americans rather than create uncertainty, undermine business investment, and erode public trust in government.

Join our expert panel as we explore the evolving landscape and its impact on the private sector, including:

• Key Reforms to Watch: The return of Schedule F, outsourcing of essential functions to private entities, and agency restructuring.
• Opportunities for Innovation: How automation and AI-driven reforms could enhance government services and create new business opportunities.
• Navigating the Transition: Strategies for aligning business operations with a shifting federal regulatory environment and a more powerful OMB.
• Balancing Efficiency with Expertise: The effects of workforce reductions on public-private partnerships, outsourcing, and long-term policy stability.
• Making Your Voice Heard: Businesses affected by DOGE and regulatory changes have an important viewpoint to share with members of Congress.

Gain valuable insights into the future of government efficiency initiatives and their impact on the economy. Register now to stay ahead of these critical developments. Speakers include:

‍‍Michelle Amante, Senior Vice President of Government Programs, Partnership for Public Service. She previously served as agency director of the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance and spent several years in a consulting role with Deloitte, where she was responsible for working with unemployment agencies across the nation to modernize IT processes to improve the customer experience.

Ben Bain, Director, State Capacity, Niskanen Center. Ben Bain is the Director of State Capacity. He previously worked at the Special Competitive Studies Project, Booz Allen Hamilton, the Department of Defense, the XPRIZE Foundation, and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Bain served in the United States Army as an infantry officer.‍

David Super, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Law and Economics, Georgetown University. His research focuses on Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Legislation (including the federal budget), Local Government Law, and Public Welfare Law. He teaches these subjects as well as Civil Procedure, Contracts, Evidence, Property, and Torts.

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