Identifying Waste in Government

Here's an idea for the Government if they are trying to save costs : create a small team of people that are placed in jobs in government departments for a short while who then report back to officials on the working practices, waste and efficiency of the department. 

A bit like the "Undercover Boss" series, but obviously without the boss working in the department. 

I'm sure a decent job agency can pull up a few qualified people that they can place into departments as moles.

I have a feeling there is massive waste in Whitehall and the fat could be trimmed without affecting the operation of the department.

Of course there's the unions to battle with if the staff reductions are required immediately. But you can trim the fat through natural processes like retirement. And there's nothing cushier than a civil service pension.