An opinion piece from the Wall Street Journal argues that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should engage frontline government workers rather than relying solely on external consultants.

The article emphasizes that frontline employees possess practical knowledge about daily operations and can identify real inefficiencies. By involving these workers in the process of building efficiency and cutting costs, agencies can achieve more sustainable and realistic reforms.

The author suggests that frontline participation leads to better buy-in from staff, reduces resistance to change, and ensures that cost-cutting measures do not compromise essential public services. This collaborative approach is presented as superior to top-down mandates.

The piece concludes that combining external oversight with internal expertise creates a more effective framework for government reform.