duplication

The state has some 30 housing programs, but suddenly the Governor is worried about duplication?

“This was likely driven by the up-front administrative changes needed to implement the demonstration, the delayed start date for enrollment, and any duplication in administrative spending due to the delay.”

The government says this will save money, cut duplication and ensure ministerial oversight.

Ministers have been eager to show a Labour administration is not afraid to reduce duplication and cut what they claim to be bureaucracy.

The government said the move would eliminate "wasteful duplication" and that detailed planning had started.