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As highlighted in discussions, the administrative state represents a significant barrier to accountability, incurring considerable costs tied to its sheer headcount and the volume of regulations imposed on businesses. A critical area for reform lies in eliminating unauthorized expenditures that perpetuate waste and fraud, especially in entitlement programs. Therefore, a pathway to fiscal responsibility could stem from reigning in this bloated bureaucracy, ultimately returning it to a size more in line with the founding principles of the nation.