(The Center Square) — Lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly want to launch a Pennsylvania Department of Government Efficiency — or PA DOGE — that would be tasked with rooting out government waste and improving fiscal accountability across state agencies. 

Earlier this year, Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, R-Cranberry Twp., announced plans to introduce legislation requiring the Auditor General to conduct efficiency audits of major Commonwealth spending programs.