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Governor Carney Releases Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board Report – State of Delaware News
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, on Monday, released the eighth annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR under Executive Order #4 in February 2017 to identify ways for state government to sustain its culture of continuous improvement. Specifically, GEAR aims to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of public services, while reducing costs.
“One of my first actions as Governor was to establish GEAR as an ongoing effort to contain government spending growth, improve the effectiveness of our service delivery, and better meet the needs of the citizens we serve,” said Governor Carney. “Over the past eight years, GEAR has played a crucial role in saving money and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across state government. Delaware residents and businesses have seen the benefits of their hard work.”
More than 100 practitioners from 23 state organizations are executing projects within a portfolio of 147 initiatives to improve efficiency. The savings from this work are estimated to total $101 million over the life of projects underway.
The report highlights key accomplishments and ongoing efforts across state government in 2024, including:
- Saving taxpayer dollars by restructuring leases, establishing a state land use inventory, streamlining the process of registering trade names, modernizing the client experience at State Service Centers, expanding broadband access across Delaware, enrolling more school libraries in the Delaware Library Catalog and Consortium, modernizing the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program with digital payments, optimizing long-term care delivery, and continuing to streamline financial, human resource, criminal justice, and information technology systems.
- Recognizing state employees who do this innovative and cost-saving work through the GEAR P3 Innovation and Efficiency and Trailblazer Award programs.
- Modernizing our public schools through EdGEAR, focusing on student enrollment, school finance, and unit count information systems.
- Recruiting and retaining professionals who specialize in this work by establishing job classifications for project managers, business process analysts, change management specialists, and specialists in continuous improvement.
The 2024 Annual Report also provides policy and budgetary recommendations aimed at continuing government efficiency and accountability initiatives.
“With more than 150 state employees engaging in training, practicing Lean philosophy methods, and working on projects as part of GEAR across Delaware Government – the Carney administration built a very strong foundation for driving greater efficiency and effectiveness, and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement”, said the GEAR Program Management Team led by Charles Clark and Daniel Madrid, Executive Director and Deputy Director of GEAR respectively and Bryan Sullivan, OMB’s Director of Management Efficiency. “Now we are poised to accelerate these efforts and achieve even greater measurable outcomes. GEAR looks forward to continuing these efforts with the guidance of a new Governor and his Cabinet, the Chief Justice, State Treasurer, Controller General and other members of the GEAR Board as the State strives to continue to support an adaptive, highly effective, and efficient Delaware State government for generations to come.”
GEAR’s accomplishments were recently included in Results for America’s “2024 Invest in What Works State Standard of Excellence,” a nationally recognized state benchmarking program.
Related Topics: GEAR, GEAR Board, Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board
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WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, on Monday, released the eighth annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR under Executive Order #4 in February 2017 to identify ways for state government to sustain its culture of continuous improvement. Specifically, GEAR aims to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of public services, while reducing costs.
“One of my first actions as Governor was to establish GEAR as an ongoing effort to contain government spending growth, improve the effectiveness of our service delivery, and better meet the needs of the citizens we serve,” said Governor Carney. “Over the past eight years, GEAR has played a crucial role in saving money and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across state government. Delaware residents and businesses have seen the benefits of their hard work.”
More than 100 practitioners from 23 state organizations are executing projects within a portfolio of 147 initiatives to improve efficiency. The savings from this work are estimated to total $101 million over the life of projects underway.
The report highlights key accomplishments and ongoing efforts across state government in 2024, including:
- Saving taxpayer dollars by restructuring leases, establishing a state land use inventory, streamlining the process of registering trade names, modernizing the client experience at State Service Centers, expanding broadband access across Delaware, enrolling more school libraries in the Delaware Library Catalog and Consortium, modernizing the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program with digital payments, optimizing long-term care delivery, and continuing to streamline financial, human resource, criminal justice, and information technology systems.
- Recognizing state employees who do this innovative and cost-saving work through the GEAR P3 Innovation and Efficiency and Trailblazer Award programs.
- Modernizing our public schools through EdGEAR, focusing on student enrollment, school finance, and unit count information systems.
- Recruiting and retaining professionals who specialize in this work by establishing job classifications for project managers, business process analysts, change management specialists, and specialists in continuous improvement.
The 2024 Annual Report also provides policy and budgetary recommendations aimed at continuing government efficiency and accountability initiatives.
“With more than 150 state employees engaging in training, practicing Lean philosophy methods, and working on projects as part of GEAR across Delaware Government – the Carney administration built a very strong foundation for driving greater efficiency and effectiveness, and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement”, said the GEAR Program Management Team led by Charles Clark and Daniel Madrid, Executive Director and Deputy Director of GEAR respectively and Bryan Sullivan, OMB’s Director of Management Efficiency. “Now we are poised to accelerate these efforts and achieve even greater measurable outcomes. GEAR looks forward to continuing these efforts with the guidance of a new Governor and his Cabinet, the Chief Justice, State Treasurer, Controller General and other members of the GEAR Board as the State strives to continue to support an adaptive, highly effective, and efficient Delaware State government for generations to come.”
GEAR’s accomplishments were recently included in Results for America’s “2024 Invest in What Works State Standard of Excellence,” a nationally recognized state benchmarking program.
Related Topics: GEAR, GEAR Board, Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:44AM
WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) — Something exciting is taking flight in the hallways of Warner Elementary School in Wilmington.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer helped celebrate the launch of the state’s first elementary school streaming radio station on Tuesday.
“Flying High with Thunderbird Radio” will provide students with hands-on experience in broadcasting, public speaking, and content creation.
This innovative initiative empowers students to step behind the microphone and lead the way in digital storytelling, communication, and creativity.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 7:08PM
NORTHERN LIBERTIES (WPVI) — Lucky Duck is a new eatery along the Delaware River waterfront. The restaurant offers an approachable menu with an American Bistro style food with a creative collection of cocktails and brews.
The space is part of the Rivermark Apartments on Columbus Boulevard which took the place of Festival Pier. The Lucky Duck was part of the build out that includes a Sprouts Grocery store and the residential space.
The Lucky Duck has a tavern atmosphere with a wall of windows that overlook the river. The setting includes a nook for darts, a claw machine with rubber ducks and a pizza window for late night slices after the kitchen closes.
The indoor space includes nearly 70 seats and will be complemented by patio seating that will double to occupancy of the eatery.
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The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Monday, April 20, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 20 drawing
09-17-36-47-64, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 3
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Winning Play 3 numbers from April 20 drawing
Day: 2-2-8
Night: 4-8-2
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Winning Play 4 numbers from April 20 drawing
Day: 5-8-5-9
Night: 8-8-4-8
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Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from April 20 drawing
02-04-06-10-11-25
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Winning Lotto America numbers from April 20 drawing
05-07-31-41-43, Star Ball: 07, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 5 numbers from April 20 drawing
Day: 1-5-6-0-1
Night: 0-6-7-5-5
Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
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Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
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Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
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Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
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Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
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For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.
Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?
Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.
How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?
Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.
When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?
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Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
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Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
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Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
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Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
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Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Missed a draw?Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware Lottery Powerball, Play 3 Day winning numbers for April 20, 2026
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