Project On Government Oversight (POGO) nonpartisan independent watchdog that investigates and exposes waste, corruption, abuse of power, and when the government fails to serve the public or silences those who report wrongdoing. We champion reforms to achieve a more effective, ethical, and accountable federal government that safeguards constitutional principles. Paper Trail, Investigations, Constitution Project, Reports, Action
DC Download – Progressive Caucus Action Fund The Progressive Caucus Action Fund (“the PCAF”) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit that is working to unite stakeholders around common goals, build infrastructure, and fight for policy changes that make a real difference in people’s lives. DC Download, Issues, Messaging
U.S. Government Accountability Office GAO, often called the “congressional watchdog,” is an independent, non-partisan agency that works for Congress. GAO examines how taxpayer dollars are spent and provides Congress and federal agencies with objective, non-partisan, fact-based information to help the government save money and work more efficiently. View Topics, View Agencies, Blog
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) Using bold legal actions and in-depth investigations, CREW targets government officials who sacrifice the common good to special interests and personal gain. At CREW, we use aggressive legal actions, in-depth investigations, and innovative policy and reform work to achieve that vision. We take on big fights against powerful opponents, from the President of the United States to wealthy dark money donors. Reports & Investigations, Legal Actions, News
Public Citizen Public Citizen is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that champions the public interest in the halls of power. We defend democracy, resist corporate power, and fight to ensure that government works for the people – not big corporations. Press Releases, In the News, Commentary, Featured Articles
Campaign for Accountability CfA works on behalf of the public interest to expose corruption, negligence, and unethical behavior wherever it may occur. We investigate the actions of powerful interests at every level of society, ranging from the largest corporations to the smallest county governments. Our current priorities include federal accountability, state oversight, corporate responsibility, and consumer protection.
OpenSecrets Nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, OpenSecrets is the nation’s premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. Our mission is to track the flow of money in American politics and provide the data and analysis to strengthen democracy. Our vision is for Americans to use this knowledge to create a more vibrant, representative and accountable democracy. News
Other “Government watchdog groups in the United States” includes non-governmental groups in the United States whose stated mission includes monitoring branches of the state or federal governments for fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, mismanagement, illegal activity, campaign donor influence, abuse of authority, miscarriage of justice, and so forth.
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