@joffemd To your point, records for the High-Speed Rail Authority go back over 15 years and over $11B. And the real output of the work has been a few sections of elevated track in Merced. https://t.co/hzHdQiiEgq https://t.co/s1aIpl6Uv3
@joffemd @DOGE We have a designed a research AI agent that can correlate city, county and state data. Starting to put it together. It should make this type of cost analysis easier, e.g. complexity of transit system, headcount, salaries, budget and programs.
@joffemd @DOGE The opportunities to apply @DOGE like investigation and efficiency improvements is large in California. Our ability to utilize existing standards like CKAN and @OpenGovInc can jump start reform starting at the local level.
The Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) launched "Switch Is On" in California to help residents electrify homes—a model now at risk as EPA tries to claw back funding from Power Forward Communities. https://t.co/TfJU2WpewK
The campaign, backed by TECH Clean California and the CPUC, was designed to support contractors and local governments. If federal grants are revoked, state and local budgets could face sudden funding gaps. https://t.co/bQdKg6Flhd
@rewiringamerica and partners like @PGE4Me, @SCE, and @LADWP helped expand electrification statewide. Projects in progress now risk stalling if $2B in federal funds are frozen or reclaimed. https://t.co/UYS76QVQ1Z
Local agencies—Bay Area Air Quality Management District, @BayAreaREN, City of Santa Monica, City of San Jose—face uncertainty as EPA and Citibank freeze green banking funds, potentially halting energy upgrades. https://t.co/3OTCOoZmou
Community Choice Aggregators like @PoweredbyEBCE, @PenCleanEnergy, @SVCleanEnergy, @3CEnergy, @MCECleanEnergy could lose access to federal capital, putting planned clean energy projects and jobs at risk. https://t.co/lhKCR4ooOH
"Rewiring Communities" promised tailored support and financing to California cities. Now, state and local governments may have to pause or cancel electrification initiatives if grant funds are permanently revoked. https://t.co/UYS76QVQ1Z
In April 2024, the EPA awarded $2B to Power Forward Communities (including @rewiringamerica) for nationwide home electrification, with California as a key focus. Legal battles over the funds put these programs—and state climate goals—at risk. https://t.co/u9AyR8zM27
If the federal government succeeds in recovering the $2B, California may face budget shortfalls, halted projects, and missed climate targets. The outcome of ongoing lawsuits will determine the future of these critical state initiatives. https://t.co/lj9hN6Uhl9
@joffemd @sfchronicle Note that CalPERS and CalSTRS investment with Generation Investment Management is reported as over $1B in California State Government pension funds. This puts both pension funds at considerable risk. https://t.co/7Jqj0MfqOD
@KevinKileyCA California DOGE payments page is live at https://t.co/vhRxIVk81p Let me know what vendor payment fields and or department budget summary details you need in your efforts here.
@DOGE Any credit card waste, fraud or abuse keyword help we filter public payment records for? We just published our payments page https://t.co/vhRxIVk81p I can add a filter for keywords our state representatives can use.
California DOGE payments page is live! 30M+ rows of data processed so far. And we are just getting started. @DOGE @CalPolicyCenter @ReformCalif @JoinFAI @RepMcClintock @repdarrellissa @SenatorMoorlach @open_the_books @joffemd https://t.co/tKDZagwuBc
@realdogeusa California DOGE exists and is expanding. Join us at https://t.co/eaaE32U7k8 ! @realdogeusa @DOGE
Payments page development started. Currently processing California State Fi$cal vendor data. Expect some 990 IRS filing data as well. Searchable terms will be expanded to vendors, projects, and programs. @carldemaio @DOGE @joffemd @vin4congress @repdarrellissa @RepMcClintock
Regulations in California lead to misery and poor performance compared to other countries and US states. If we need jobs and homes, the status quo must change See California DOGE for more information https://t.co/mFHu8x4hnL @adamcarolla @carldemaio @joffemd @DOGE https://t.co/8B3R9Gqd5P
Despite the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) oversight, California remains the most heavily regulated state in the nation with over 400K regulatory restrictions, more than doubling the national average of 133K restrictions per state. https://t.co/CPmdYfOj5O
Pharmaceuticals can be made in California https://t.co/wH3qeYZ5xw @WSJ @WSJbusiness @WSJmarkets
California’s regulatory framework spans numerous policy areas including environmental protection, labor standards, and consumer privacy, each generating substantial regulatory requirements. The impact of these regulations is significant. @HooverInst @lanheechen @billwhalenCA
Vehicles can be built in California https://t.co/1SOPCRujly @elonmusk @WSJ @Tesla @GM @Toyota @Ford
In 2023, California enacted 890 new laws which enabled 16,660 new regulations to be implemented. @vin4congress @FreeBeacon https://t.co/mFHu8x4hnL
Homes can be built in California https://t.co/AZ87Zd0fEz @adamcarolla @RickCarusoLA @MayorOfLA
California’s overall production costs are substantially higher than comparison states, ranging from 21% to 57% higher, with an average difference of 44%. https://t.co/rfEHorfN5b
2010 - 2023 California State Government salary (249 departments publicly available) is published to https://t.co/SQecOdrwge https://t.co/erqfJ8oIzf
In the near future, we can collaborate with other government transparency sites so researchers can seamlessly move between data sets such as @OpenTheBooks_ @CalPolicyCenter @OpenGovInc
Over $3B in spend last reported 2023 Over $270M in salary alone https://t.co/XrrVRcaulJ Much of it relies on the the federal EPA See more at https://t.co/4T7Vif3GJt https://t.co/jzYrj31HMy
@joffemd @zerohedge Awesome. Great work @joffemd
2016 - 2017 California State Government salary posted. 2018 - 2021 being processed by EOD https://t.co/SQecOdrwge @DOGE https://t.co/zJxFn8IMS5
@joffemd Central Valley Segment: $4.2 billion for 2021-22 for the 119-mile segment from Madera to north of Bakersfield 0 cars trips replaced More details can be found here https://t.co/hzHdQiiEgq
California Department of Motor Vehicles 2010 9.4K employees at $462M salary 2023 10K employees at $875M salary See https://t.co/hmEid4WlIl for more infomation @DOGE @CA__DOGE @carldemaio https://t.co/tKDZagwuBc
2014 - 2015 salary updated Now 2010 - 2015, 2022 - 2024 California State Government salaries are published at https://t.co/PodQyl31kM 2016 - 2021 final stages of processing Vendors, programs next @joffemd @repdarrellissa @RepMcClintock @DavidSacks @SteveHiltonx @carldemaio https://t.co/vs6YTDip8W
@cate_long @joffemd @DOGE We have published available 2010-2013 and 2022-2023 California state government salaries. And are rapidly processing 2014-2021. Also processing vendor data so users can search across data sets for terms like Medi-Cal.
@DOGE It would be amazing to get to the same level of transparency and review in the California State Government
California workforce salary data for 2010-2011 and 2022-2023 is now available at https://t.co/kMyJRleO2T We are processing years 2012-2021, which should be completed by the end of the week. Vendors and programs next. @elonmusk @DOGE @RepMcClintock @repdarrellissa @DavidSacks https://t.co/GuJKUac10b
5M data rows processed so far and we are just getting started! Visit https://t.co/PodQyl31kM see workforce data. Vendor and program data coming soon. @DOGE @CA__DOGE @vin4congress @DarrellIssa @SteveHiltonx @HarmeetKDhillon https://t.co/jjvHnVRSQ7
California workforce salary data for 2022-2023 is now available at https://t.co/SQecOdrwge @JoinFAI @DOGE @joffemd https://t.co/VCrYgkRIPU
Just listened to an insightful Open to Debate cast featuring @tribelaw and Michael W. McConnell - in-depth discussion on @DOGE constitutional issues worth listening to https://t.co/hmHU5JwG9I
The matching algorithm for departments is slightly improved, so more data for 2023 as well
McConnell’s closing argument - @DOGE has a usual name but not its purpose. @algore led the National Partnership for Reinventing Government https://t.co/x8mKyXlz62
Notable that the California State reported headcount and salary data is different than actual 2023 720K employees and $67B in salaries
That initiative cut over 100 programs and slashed 250,000 federal jobs - a massive overhaul that also consolidated over 800 agencies
California State government salary 2010 through 2021 is being processed currently and should be published by the end of the week @joffemd @lanheechen @HooverInst
They didn’t stop there - transferred institutional knowledge to contractors, streamlining operations in a way government officials later praised as successful
Vendor and program data will be publshed next week. Visit https://t.co/eaaE32U7k8 to see all the data 📊 Replying to @houmanhemmati @MayorOfLA and @KarenBassLA https://t.co/3MhayzEgxJ
The National Partnership for Reinventing Government was widely regarded as a success in the 1990s. Did not hear much from @tribelaw on why @DOGE is so different.
@joffemd @DOGE Along with collaborating on best practices for backend and frontend tooling, a DOGE network can share how to spot fraud through data and activity patterns.
@joffemd @DOGE We have been thinking about creating a DOGE network, so government efficiency groups can collaborate.
Discover the power of California DOGE – the ultimate resource for comprehensive government data! Our newly released version of https://t.co/PodQyl2tve takes transparency to the next level. @SteveHiltonx @DOGE @HarmeetKDhillon @lanheechen @HooverInst @billwhalenCA https://t.co/vdSADfrQnM
California DOGE is right around the corner. We have started getting ready by using public data at https://t.co/eaaE32U7k8. Next step is to get access to the databases themselves so the real waste, fraud and abuse discovery can begin. @SteveHiltonx https://t.co/BT2dJruovI https://t.co/y9nHR217GW
RT @houmanhemmati: 🤣😳 WOW! @GavinNewsom somehow managed to make himself look even worse! In a clip HE posted, @billmaher asks him “Can yo…
RT @billmaher: The Democrats are going to have to embrace deregulation, or they're going to be the Whigs. https://t.co/OHBQh09XnJ
The abuse and likely fraud committed by The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) detailed recently. Without DOGE oversight of California State government, can we be sure that this is not happening? @DOGE @CA__DOGE @joffemd @carldemaio https://t.co/DoXwNHrlBX
Summary: The Biden admin’s $27B Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) grants involve California-based groups like Climate United and Rewiring America. Distribution and conflicts of interest are under scrutiny. Find more California spending info at https://t.co/eaaE32U7k8
The Biden admin’s $27B GGRF grants, particularly the $20B to eight nonprofits, face scrutiny for rapid distribution and potential conflicts of interest. California organizations are linked as recipients or partners. Source: https://t.co/ez1L3LQYet
Timeline: April 2024, $27B GGRF announced; Aug 2024, $20B obligated; Dec 2024, Citibank arrangement signed; March 2025, EPA’s Zeldin moves to terminate grants. @SteveHiltonx @CalPolicyCenter Source: https://t.co/ez1L3LQYet; https://t.co/C0VhxNE0aA
Adding that you can find @OpentoDebateOrg here
CA state govt estimated to have spent at least $18.7B over past 15 yrs on consulting companies during business. Estimated top spenders: $680M to McKinsey, $420M to A.T. Kearney. Next 10 tweets detail top firms. See https://t.co/EBeD8ZeguQ
McKinsey & Co.: $680M for strategic planning & policy. 22k sq.ft. in Sac Hub. Key contracts: Medi-Cal (2018), homelessness (2021). More at https://t.co/EBeD8ZeguQ
A.T. Kearney: $420M for IT infra & supply chain. 15k sq.ft. in Oakland Hub. Key work: Caltrans logistics (2016), energy grid (2023). See https://t.co/EBeD8ZeguQ
Rincon Consultants: $310M for env. compliance. 8.5k sq.ft. at CEQA sites. Key contracts: CEQA docs (2010–2025). Details at https://t.co/EBeD8ZeguQ
Galliot: $290M for AI/ML & cloud solutions. Fully remote, 0 sq.ft. Key project: CA healthcare exchange analytics (2019). Visit https://t.co/EBeD8ZeguQ
The Chartis Group: $275M for healthcare systems. 12k sq.ft. in DGS hubs. Key work: COVID-19 response (2020), hospital opt. (2022). See https://t.co/EBeD8ZeguQ
eSparkBiz: $260M for software dev & IT outsourcing. 4.2k sq.ft. in Sac Hub. Key contracts: DMV portal (2017), unemployment upgrades (2020). https://t.co/EBeD8ZeguQ
Protiviti: $240M for risk mgmt & auditing. 9.8k sq.ft. in state data centers. Key work: Tax fraud detection (2015), cyber audits (2024). https://t.co/EBeD8ZeguQ
WD Schorsch: $220M for real estate advisory. 3.5k sq.ft. in GSA space. Key contracts: VA clinics (2014), GSA leases (2019). More at https://t.co/EBeD8ZeguQ
TruAdvantage: $195M for cybersecurity & IT. 1.2k sq.ft. in Judicial hubs. Key work: Court security (2021), data consolidation (2023). https://t.co/EBeD8ZeguQ
FedBiz Access: $180M for contracting compliance. 2.8k sq.ft. in CMAS hubs. Key support: CMAS for SMBs (2010–2025). Full data at https://t.co/EBeD8ZeguQ
With the possible new Ohio Governor @VivekGRamaswamy , we can count on yet another state competing for California businesses
Medicaid programs facing significant exposure from funding disputes. HHS review indicates potential disruption to healthcare services in affected states if resolution not reached by April. #healthcare
California particularly exposed to EPA funding freeze with $1.2B in environmental projects now at risk. State officials scrambling to identify alternative funding sources. #CAbudget #EPAfunding
Federal government now demanding repayment of previously allocated funds from multiple states. Citing compliance issues with grant terms. Estimated $800M in potential clawbacks. #GovFunding
EPA announces immediate funding freeze affecting multiple state environmental programs. This impacts pending grants and ongoing projects across the country. #OpenData #GovTransparency
Annual California state government hiring by department and overall is good information to know
Where can productivity be found in the California government systems?
DOGE Update as of 13 Feb 2025 (5/5) Recent major developments regarding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as of February 13, 2025, along with analysis of potential implications for state governments. Source: https://t.co/X9BtM9pyg5, https://t.co/NVwjir2l2M
USAID Connections to California Organizations (3/5) USAID has a long-standing history of collaborating with academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private sector entities in California. Source: https://t.co/3p9Uy8Odus , https://t.co/NVwjir2l2M
Updates since the weekend (2/5) Since Feb 15 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has focused on continuing its efficiency initiatives, working with agencies to simplify the credit card program, which involves 4.6 million accounts. Source: https://t.co/NGNkUcu3ov
Social Security and COBOL (1/5) Recent investigations into Social Security Administration records have revealed an intriguing statistical anomaly regarding beneficiary age data. Source: https://t.co/pEiZhUwrAW , https://t.co/NVwjir2l2M
Are the Federal @DOGE efforts going to result in Congress making the necessary structural changes so the waste, fraud and abuse does not reoccur…
RT @DavidSacks: WHY TRUMP WON While the legacy media has a meltdown searching for hitherto undiagnosed psychoses in the electorate to expl…
🚨 Regulatory Burden 🚨 CA: 1 regulation per 97 workers US: 1 regulation per 191 workers CA has 2x the regulatory density of the national average Dive deeper into the regulatory impact: https://t.co/8G8GLRAXr1
Our California government has failed. Income is dropping and not likely to return. Costs are rising with little understanding of what to do next. We need a reset.
The sad truth is California is broken and busted. Years of neglecting the basics in favor of appearances has gotten us to this place.
You will find thoughtful information on California business climate. Some on how we got here. Mostly on what to do next.
🚀 Did you know the regulatory burden in California is off the charts? 📷 We're looking at a whopping $125,360 per worker! This echoes @DOGE #California #Economy #RegulationReform🗣️ Find more at https://t.co/8G8GLRAXr1
Carrie Underwood turns tech fail into magic at Trump’s inauguration. Watch her lead an impromptu a cappella ‘America the Beautiful’ with the crowd. #CarrieUnderwood #Inauguration2025 https://t.co/tGbneQT9gT
