TICHENOR INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY IN KENTUCKY
FRANKFORT, KY (Feb. 18, 2025)—Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, has introduced legislation to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Kentucky’s state government. Senate Bill 256 (SB 256) establishes the Kentucky Office of Government Efficiency within the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, a move designed to streamline operations, eliminate waste, and ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively.
This legislation aligns with the broader national effort led by President Donald Trump to cut bureaucratic red tape and make government work for the people. By creating a dedicated department focused on identifying inefficiencies, recommending improvements, and implementing best practices, Kentucky is taking a proactive approach to smarter governance.
"Kentuckians expect their government to operate efficiently and responsibly," said Tichenor. "This legislation will create a department focused on holding state agencies accountable, cutting waste, and delivering real results for taxpayers. I’m proud to support a measure that strengthens fiscal responsibility and good governance. I have complete confidence that Auditor Ball and her office will diligently undertake the necessary work to enhance the efficiency of our government."
As part of the legislation, the Auditor of Public Accounts will conduct performance audits and operational reviews of state agencies to identify inefficiencies, waste, and opportunities for cost savings. The office will also develop and recommend best practices for streamlining government operations. Additionally, it will monitor the implementation of efficiency-related recommendations and report findings to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission.
In the House, Representative TJ Roberts, R- Burlington, introduced a House Concurrent Resolution 50 (HCR 50) to create a Task Force called the Kentucky Discipline of Government Efficiency (KY DOGE).
“I am ecstatic to announce that Representative John Hodgson and I have introduced legislation to establish the KY DOGE Task Force,” Said Roberts. “This initiative will review Executive Branch spending to enhance efficiency, cut waste, and prioritize essential services, ensuring Kentuckians’ tax dollars are used wisely in our 2026 Budget. Building on our recent tax relief success, the Task Force will unite citizens, stakeholders, and lawmakers to create a more accountable government.”
These bills underscores the importance of conservative leadership in government reform, reinforcing the commitment of Kentucky Republicans to making government more transparent, effective, and accountable to tax-payers.
For more information on SB 256, HCR 50, and other legislative updates, visit Legislature.ky.gov.
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Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, represents the 6th Senate District, including Oldham and Trimble Counties and part of Jefferson County. Tichenor serves as vice chair of the Senate Education Committee. She is a member of the Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity statutory committee. She is also a member of the Senate Committees on Health Services; State and Local Government; and Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. Additionally, Tichenor serves as a liaison member of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services and as a member of the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee.
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