Our work - Open Government
TweetExcessive government secrecy erodes public confidence in government. And that secrecy typically has less to do with matters of national security and more to do with hiding corruption, wrongdoing, or gross mismanagement. POGO is working to advance reforms that will enhance the robust implementation of the Freedom of Information Act, as well as reforms that will make more government information disclosed proactively.
POGO Joins Letter Calling on Congress to Investigate Whether Federal Records Act Needs Strengthening
March 10, 2010
POGO joins sign-on letter encouraging the Administration to improve its open government efforts
February 3, 2010
POGO Urges President to Enhance Oversight
January 26, 2010
POGO Joins An Open Letter to the United States House of Representatives: Support the Health Care Transparency Resolution!
January 20, 2010
The Magna Carta for Transparency? POGO explores the White House Open Government Directive memo
December 8, 2009
POGO Letter to IG Council Chair Fong on Integrity and Efficiency, Clarifying POGO's Recommendation on IG Hotline
November 13, 2009
POGO Applauds New DOJ State Secrets Policy: Open Government Breakthrough Ensures Greater Accountability
September 23, 2009
POGO Applauds White House Ethics Waiver Decision
September 4, 2009
POGO Updates FOIA Resources Page
August 26, 2009
Public Comment on Declassification on OSTP Blog
July 19, 2009
POGO Wants Public DoD Revolving Door Database
March 16, 2009
POGO's Top Five Recommendations for Increasing Revenue and Cutting Costs
February 27, 2009
New National Poll finds Strong, Bipartisan Demand for Transparency in Economic Recovery Package
February 4, 2009
