ReEngine Consulting is an American small business founded by former government employees with the belief that government performance has reached a plateau. Many public sector executives have relied on directing their management team to “cut 10% off your budget for next year.” The trouble is that without a clear, proven methodology by which to understand and improve one’s organization, that cut is not necessarily reducing waste. It is very possible that this could reduce core services without actually reducing inefficiency. ReEngine has developed its Government Quality Improvement (GQI) methodology over several years. It is a blending of Lean and Six Sigma tools, but has at its core the Theory of Constraints. These are proven private sector business strategies that have been meticulously honed in GQI specifically for government. American Government should have more in common with US businesses than many think. Commonalities should include efficiency, cost effectiveness, focus on the customer (taxpayer), and the drive to continuously improve. However, there are certain realities government agencies face that are either significantly different from, or in addition to, what businesses face. Oversight, rules, governance, and compliance are a few examples which complicate and constrain government. Thus, to achieve long term improvement the strategy must account for these government nuances while mirroring private sector success.