Oversight in your inbox
Weekly newsletter and updates
Latest Policy Publications
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.
-
Policy LetterAdvocates Seek Stronger Protections and Confidentiality for Intel Community Whistleblowers
Advocates are reminding Congress of the importance of protecting all whistleblowers from retaliatory attacks and are demanding enforceable protections for intel community whistleblowers.
-
Policy LetterTruth-Tellers Urge Congress: Protect the Whistleblower
Truth-tellers honored by the annual Ridenhour Prize urge Members of Congress to protect the whistleblower’s identity and shield them from any retaliation.
-
Policy LetterPOGO Files Hatch Act Complaint Against Mulvaney and Sondland in Ukraine Affair
POGO requests an investigation into potential Hatch Act violations by Mick Mulvaney as well as by Ambassador Gordon Sondland for appearing to use their official authority to sway an upcoming election.
-
Policy LetterAmicus Brief: Sixth Amendment Requires New Trial for Rodney Reed
The main witness in Rodney Reed’s death penalty case changed his story and refused to answer questions at a hearing. The Sixth Amendment entitles Reed to a new trial.
-
Policy LetterWhistleblower Advocates to Congress: Time to Reform Intel Whistleblower Laws
Advocates are calling on Congress to seize the moment by reforming laws that don’t adequately protect intelligence community whistleblowers.
-
Policy LetterAmicus Brief: Border Wall Emergency Violates Constitution
Nineteen Republican former members of Congress said President Trump’s border wall emergency is unconstitutional.
-
Policy LetterSenate Bill Reforms Law Governing Foreign Influence on American Politics
POGO endorses strong bipartisan legislation in the Senate that will strengthen lobbying rules and crack down on undue foreign influence in U.S. politics and policy.
-
Policy LetterAmicus Brief: There’s No Shortcut in the Sixth Amendment
The Constitution Project at POGO filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to enforce the Sixth Amendment’s guarantee of the right of the accused to confront witnesses against them.
-
Policy Letter
Advocates Support Inspector General Access Act for DOJ Attorney Accountability
A coalition of diverse organizations call on the Senate to pass the Inspector General Access Act to bring necessary transparency into DOJ attorney misconduct investigations.
-
Policy Letter
Former Intelligence Community Inspectors General: Protect the Critical Role of the Whistleblower
We, former Inspectors General, feel compelled to express strong support for the whistleblower process. We articulate our support without political bias or intent in order to protect the critical role of the whistleblower in government oversight.
-
Policy Letter
Bipartisan Coalition Urges Senate Leadership to Allow a Vote on Emergency Powers Reform
The National Emergencies Act has failed to provide a meaningful check on the use of emergency powers. Passing the ARTICLE ONE Act would make vital reforms to help restore the imbalance between Congress and the Executive Branch.
-
Policy Letter
POGO Asks Inspector General to Review Interior Official’s Move to Oil Company
A former Interior official’s move to oversee the lobbying work of an oil company may constitute a violation of criminal ethics laws, POGO has asked the agency’s Inspector General to review to ensure that all proper procedures were followed.