DOGE Response Plan & Asset Management
The AMP Newsletter’s sister publication, the AMF Journal, recently published an article on a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Response Plan. This journal entry details its purpose and organization of this plan and its connection to enhancing federal agency management of built infrastructure. Having a DOGE Response Plan for built infrastructure management is important because this portfolio across federal agencies inefficiently consumes approximately $70 billion annually. You can find the accompanying at DOGE Response Plan & Asset Management
This AMP Newsletter miniseries is dedicated to advancement of solutions that improve the US Government’s ability to efficiency and effectiveness manage it built infrastructure. This miniseries focuses on two things:
Please see the list of previous articles at the end of this piece for more on what has been shared already. This week's focus is on the new administration's DOGE Agenda and its relation to disciplined asset management.
Within the first week of his administration, President Trump issued a range of action orders, one of which was the Presidential Action – Establishing and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency”. This action order aims at improving federal use of IT and technology.
Some might find it disappointing that DOGE's scope does not explicitly include federal agency fiduciary, budget, and resource management. However, I believe DOGE provides the momentum and pathway needed to achieve these goals within the context of built infrastructure management and its alignment with existing authorities, obligations, and expectations. (Note: "built infrastructure" is a term that collectively refers to facilities, buildings, supporting structure and infrastructure, and real property.)
DOGE brings clarity of purpose and effort, often missing in government initiatives. The AMF Journal entry cited above identifies key principles linking the DOGE agenda with disciplined asset management. These principles are:
The discussion in the AMF Journal entry continues with insights from the National Academies' report, "Strategies to Renew Federal Facilities," which explains the government's failure in managing its infrastructure and makes clear recommendation on how to remedy this failure.
The AMF Journal entry outlines what an agency's DOGE Response Plan should cover. The high-level outline is:
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The outcome of implementing this plan is better management of federal built infrastructure with assurances. The plan must either demonstrate current practices conform to the tenets of disciplined asset management or outline strategies to development these capabilities. The high-level outline for activities to develop and implement a DOGE Response Plan for built infrastructure are also covered and include:
The purpose of an agency's DOGE Response Plan is to align the initiatives of the DOGE Agenda with enhancements in U.S. Federal Agency asset management. The National Academies' report on federal facilities underscores a widespread organizational challenge, which is relevant across various organizations and asset types. DOGE's focus on IT and technology serves as a pivotal driver for advancements in federal built infrastructure management, offering a tangible and effective means to push for change. I am hopeful that this linkage is recognized by others, presenting an opportunity for substantial, beneficial improvements.
The National Academies report explicitly outlines the deficiencies in current U.S. policies for managing built infrastructure and suggests necessary corrective measures. Concurrently, the DOGE Agenda pinpoints another pervasive, systemic issue concerning government efficiency and proposes solutions to address it. Both provide a clear, actionable vision for better outcomes. Implementing these changes will require initiative and strong leadership, but I am optimistic that federal agencies which grasp the synergy between these two areas will excel in enhancing their asset management practices, particularly through IT integration, thereby boosting performance and overall efficiency.
Read the details behind what is outlined above go to AMF Journal entry: DOGE Response Plan & Asset Management. Also, a complete listing of articles and entries is found at the following links respectively: AMP Newsletter and AMF Journal.
Written to Jack Dempsey | January 28, 2025
AMP Newsletter #107
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Building Informed Environments | President at ONUMA, Inc.
1 个月Jack, reflecting on our 22-year journey from your Coast Guard days to now, your steadfast commitment to efficient asset management has been truly inspiring. Regardless of the changing administrations over the years, the core message remains as you wrote: federal agencies have a fiduciary responsibility to manage built infrastructure efficiently and effectively. It's a sentiment that resonates deeply today. Let's continue to champion this cause and work towards meaningful progress in government asset management.
University Lecturer ;Chartered Surveyor; Project Manager; Infrastructure Asset Management
1 个月It is quite interesting to note that the new USA administration has tackled asset management failures head on. Thanks Jack for keeping a keen interest in what is proposed and your take on the appropriate solutions to deal with this quite important subject matter. A figure of $70 Bn bearing on the budget annually is quire significant even for the USA
Senior Fellow and Board Member of Asset Leadership Network, November 2015 -- Present
1 个月A focus on asset management will provide better results. KPIs and scorecards are essential to identify organizational weaknesses, deficiencies, and the existence of corrective action plans with accountability. There needs to be a transparent competition to achieve excellence.