Some argue that the only way to achieve higher performance from government is to pour more money into government. They assert that the only "problem" right now in government is that working families are not paying enough in taxes, and present the public with only two options: service cuts or tax increases.

Those of us who dig deep into government budgets, or have run any organization in the private or non-profit sectors, know that a third option exists: process transformation. In our view, government should always look for best management practices to provide services "better, faster, and cheaper."