Executive Order No. 400

Executive Order No. 400, issued by President Gerald Ford in 1975, aimed to improve efficiency in the federal government by reorganizing and consolidating various agencies. It focused on reducing bureaucratic overlap and enhancing coordination among different departments. The order sought to streamline operations, promote better service delivery, and ensure that government functions were more effective. By doing so, it aimed to make the government more responsive to the needs of the public and promote accountability. This initiative was part of broader efforts to reform and modernize federal operations during that time.