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When Reporting Becomes an Obstacle to Government Performance

A Stanford RegLab study by Daniel E. Ho, Ananya Karthik, Emily Robitschek, Gabe Malek, and Derek Ouyang finds that government reporting mandates have multiplied faster than administrative capacity. The research documents widespread noncompliance, uneven costs, limited use, and practical reforms—including sunsets, cost estimates, repositories, and automated dashboards—to improve accountability without impairing delivery.

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Rethinking Bureaucracy: How Governments Can Innovate Without Losing Accountability

Jorrit de Jong of Harvard Kennedy School explores how governments can move beyond bureaucratic dysfunction by embracing innovation while preserving values like accountability and standardization.