Mamdani unveils ‘government efficiency’ panel — but it’s got nothing to do with fighting fraud despite DOGE-like name
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has introduced a new panel called the Commission on Government Efficiency, which aims to enhance the functioning of city government. Unlike its name suggests, the commission is not focused on reducing waste or fraud but rather on improving efficiency and modernizing processes. Critics have raised concerns about the rushed nature of the commission's establishment and its potential impact on public engagement.
- ▪The Commission on Government Efficiency will focus on improving city government processes rather than cutting waste.
- ▪Patrick Gaspard, a former ally of ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio, will chair the commission.
- ▪Critics argue that the commission's timeline may limit public input and thorough research.
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Metro Mamdani unveils ‘government efficiency’ panel — but it’s got nothing to do with fighting fraud despite DOGE-like name By Hannah Fierick and Craig McCarthy Published May 28, 2026, 5:17 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a “Commission on Government Efficiency” Thursday — but it’s got nothing to do with cutting waste and fraud despite its DOGE-like name. Mamdani said COGE — unlike the federal Department of Government Efficiency previously led by billionaire Elon Musk for the Trump administration — will focus on “unlocking the full potential of city government,” instead of trimming the fat.
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