With a new gubernatorial administration comes the opportunity to take a fresh look at state agencies, why they exist, and what they do. Over the coming months, the House Oversight Committee will call on agency secretaries and directors to answer the question: “Does the agency make life in North Carolina better?”

The committee will hold a set of hearings in its February 27 meeting. At 10:30 a.m., Secretary-designee of Revenue McKinley Wooten, Jr., State Controller Nels Roseland, State Budget Director Kristin Walker, and Treasurer Brad Briner will explain what their agencies do and how they can help with accountability measures for others.

Department of Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins and DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin will begin their testimony at 1:00 p.m.

“Government efficiency starts with defining the job of government in practical terms,” Co-Chair Brenden Jones (R-Columbus) said.

Co-Chair Jake Johnson (R-Polk) added, “It’s a fair question to ask every agency: How do we know our spending on an agency has any impact, good or bad, on the people of North Carolina?”

“Government should exist for the people,” Co-Chair Harry Warren (R-Rowan) said. “Our committee members want to assess where things stand and what can be accomplished.”