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POGO’s experts push policymakers to enact commonsense reforms that tackle waste, corruption, and abuse of power; hold those who’ve violated the public trust accountable; protect our constitutional rights; and make the government work for all people.

  1. Collage of a cash register, a woman with a face mask, an older woman holding a bowl and a younger store staff assisting, a backhoe, a man shoveling, a question on the census, money, and the outline of the U.S. map.
    Report

    Census Matters: Census Shapes Funding for Local Economies

    A census miscount can influence where billions of dollars go that support businesses, economic development, and employment. 

  2. Photo collage of a soldier in fatigues holding a phone. Behind him, the Pentagon building, a clipping from the NDAA, and a red climbing stock line are visible.
    Policy Letter

    NDAA Could Help Regulate Prediction Markets with Stronger Language

    By strengthening provisions in this year’s NDAA, Congress could curb the risk of government officials insider trading via prediction markets. 

  3. Collage of a crowd protesting, a Flock camera, a clipping of the U.S. map, and the Capitol building.
    Commentary

    Is the Surveillance Reckoning Finally Here?

    As people across the country rise up against cameras tracking their every move, Congress must act to protect privacy and dismantle the surveillance state. 

  4. Photo collage of the U.S. Capitol dome, the Pentagon building, hundred dollar bills, a businessman pocketing money, soldiers in uniform, the GAO logo, a wrench, and a crowd of military officers.
    Analysis

    POGO’s FY27 NDAA Recommendations, Revisited

    We sent Congress concrete ideas for a more effective and more cost-effective national defense. The NDAA is almost done; here’s where things stand.

  5. Collage of the Capitol building and circles around it. The circles contain images of stock trend lines, cryptocurrency, money and the U.S. flag.
    Commentary

    The Corruption Vortex

    When high-ranking government officials can profit from the crypto industry, prediction markets, and stock trading, corruption can thrive.

  6. Collage of the Capitol building, a group of people, and concentric circles. The circles contain images of the presidential seal, money, an explosion, and documents.
    Analysis

    What It Means to Be a Pro-Oversight Member of Congress

    Here are eight constitutional principles every member of Congress should embrace to strengthen oversight, accountability, and checks and balances.

  7. Alt text: Collage of the President's seal and a monitor containing images of money and an error message.
    Policy Letter

    Preventing Fraud Requires Better Data on Federal Awards

    If the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud wants to reduce fraud in federal awards, then they need to help fix and improve USAspending.gov.

  8. Collage of a man using a walker, a doctor and patient, a grandma and grand daughter hugging, an apartment building, money and the outline of the U.S. map.
    Report

    Census Matters: How the Census Shapes Funding for Seniors

    In FY 2023, billions of dollars went to census-guided programs serving seniors. A census miscount can influence where billions of dollars go.

  9. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents face off with protesters during a shift change outside of Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center on June 7, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey.
    Policy Letter

    POGO Requests Investigation of DHS Subpoenas on Journalists, Nonprofits

    The DHS IG Must Investigate Reports of DHS Using Administrative Subpoenas Instead of Warrants to Get Information on Nonprofits, Journalists, and More

  10. Collage of a retro computer desktop with a computer icon, folders, a cursor on a transparent folder, and a window opened with many DOT&E logos.
    Analysis

    POGO Preserves Hidden DOT&E Operational Testing Documents

    Annual reports and oversight lists of the DOD’s Director of Operational Test & Evaluation have been made far less accessible to the public. They’re archived here. 

  11. U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche standing behind a Department of Justice Podium with the seal
    Commentary

    Todd Blanche vs. the Public Interest

    The new attorney general’s promises to put the law before the president’s demands are unconvincing in light of his record.

  12. Photo collage. A hand holding pliers hovers ominously above the broken CIGIE logo against a vibrant red background.
    Commentary

    Congress Should Reject Newest Attempt To Defang Watchdogs

    A new bill would dismantle the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. Congress should vote no.

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