Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement
Summary
This executive order aims to consolidate federal procurement of common goods and services within the General Services Administration (GSA). The stated goal is to eliminate waste and duplication, thereby saving taxpayer dollars. It directs agency heads to submit proposals for GSA to handle their procurement and designates the GSA Administrator as the executive agent for government-wide IT acquisition contracts.
Expected Effects
The order will likely shift procurement responsibilities from individual agencies to the GSA, centralizing the process. This could lead to greater efficiency and cost savings through economies of scale. However, it may also result in reduced flexibility and responsiveness to the specific needs of individual agencies.
Potential Benefits 4/5
- Potential cost savings through bulk purchasing and reduced administrative overhead.
- Streamlined procurement processes and reduced duplication of effort.
- Increased efficiency in government operations.
- Allows agencies to focus on their core missions rather than procurement.
- Greater transparency and accountability in government spending.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for reduced flexibility and responsiveness to specific agency needs.
- Risk of creating a bureaucratic bottleneck within the GSA.
- Possible job losses in procurement departments of other agencies.
- Transition challenges and potential disruptions during the consolidation process.
- Difficulty in adapting to rapidly changing technology and market conditions.
Constitutional Alignment 4/5
The executive order is based on the President's authority vested by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The order references the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, 40 U.S.C. 101 et seq., which provides the statutory basis for the GSA's role in procurement. The order does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. This order could be argued to support the general welfare through efficient use of taxpayer money.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to citizens. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).