Ethics in Government
Transparency, anti-corruption, and rebuilding public trust.
Access Public Records
Use freedom of information laws to obtain government documents
Address Government Waste and Fraud
Report and work to eliminate misuse of public resources
Advocate for Ethics Reforms
Support stronger rules preventing corruption and conflicts of interest
Advocate for Transparency Legislation
Engage with elected officials on government accountability laws
Investigate Government Performance
Research and report on how well government serves the public
Monitor Election Integrity
Support fair elections free from fraud and undue influence
Monitor Government Transparency Ethics
Track whether officials comply with disclosure and openness requirements
Recognize Corruption and Report It
Identify and report unethical behavior by public officials
Support Good Government Organizations
Work with groups promoting transparency and accountability
Understand Conflict of Interest Rules
Know what prevents public officials from improperly benefiting from their positions
Understand Ethics Enforcement
Know how ethics violations are investigated and punished
Understand Financial Disclosure Requirements
Know what officials must reveal about their finances
Understand Lobbying Regulations
Know rules governing how special interests influence government
Understand Open Meeting Laws
Know your right to observe government decision-making processes
Whistleblower Protections
Know how to report government wrongdoing safely