Supporters of robust OIRA review argue that centralized scrutiny improves coordination among agencies, prevents conflicting rules, and ensures regulations deliver genuine net benefits to society rather than imposing unnecessary burdens. They view it as a vital check against bureaucratic excess. Critics, however, contend that excessive concentration of power in an unelected office risks undermining democratic accountability. When decisions lack transparency, they warn, it becomes difficult for Congress, the public, or even affected stakeholders to understand why certain policies succeed or fail.
