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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 the Capitol building, an shadowy man in a business suit, the presidential seal, money, a computer, and an obscured woman blowing a whistle.
    Testimony

    Common Sense Reforms Would Prevent Waste and Fraud

    POGO again testifies before Congress to share steps they can take today to cut down on waste and fraud in government spending.

  2. Photo collage. Three soldiers in uniform facing away from the viewer salute; nearby, a soldier pushes a veteran in a wheelchair. Their forms cast long shadows. In the background, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs logo and the U.S. Capitol building are visible.
    Testimony

    Congressional Oversight Is Crucial for VA Accountability

    To effectively serve veterans, Congress must conduct vigorous oversight and protect the institutions and authorities that make oversight possible.

  3. Collage of the Capitol building, U.S. President Donald Trump, obscured men wearing suits, the Pentagon, the U.S. map, a miner, and a mining truck carrying money.
    Testimony

    Government Involvement in the Critical Minerals Industry

    POGO calls on Congress for increased oversight and transparency.

  4. Photo collage. A shield defends against multiple hundred dollar bills, some flagged in orange. The shield, split into six sections, includes photos of a whistleblower, the GAO logo, a clipping of presidential pardons, the U.S. Capitol building, inspector general logos, and a magnifying glass hovering over data.
    Testimony

    POGO Calls on Senate for Systemic Reforms for the Systemic Problem of Fraud

    Preventing fraud and protecting taxpayer dollars requires assessing root causes and enacting systemic reforms, not focusing on sensational scandals.

  5. Photo collage. A shield defends against multiple hundred dollar bills, some flagged in orange. The shield, split into six sections, includes photos of a whistleblower, the GAO logo, a clipping of presidential pardons, the U.S. Capitol building, inspector general logos, and a magnifying glass hovering over data.
    Testimony

    POGO Calls for Systemic Reforms for the Systemic Problem of Fraud

    Preventing fraud and protecting taxpayer dollars requires assessing root causes and enacting systemic reforms, not focusing on sensational scandals.

  6. Collage of the Capitol building, the GAO logo, silhouettes of people, a magnifying glass, and money.
    Testimony

    Strong Oversight and Commonsense Reforms to Improve Government Integrity

    In our decades as a government watchdog, we’ve identified a number of commonsense steps Congress can take today to reduce waste and fraud.

  7. Collage of National Guard soldiers walking on the National Mall. In the background, Benjamin Franklin's eyes watch them.
    Testimony

    Congress Must Act to Curtail Domestic Deployment

    Deploying troops to American cities incurs steep costs. 

  8. Collage of a woman blowing a whistle, warning signs, a world map, money, a magnifying glass, and the buildings of the U.S. Capitol and Pentagon.
    Testimony

    POGO to Congress: Whistleblowers Protect National Security

    Enhancing lawful disclosure processes and legal protections for whistleblowers is key to strengthening our national security.

  9. Collage of a large crowd with location markers and dollar signs on their heads and a looming group of police officers.
    Testimony

    POGO Supports Massachusetts Location Privacy Protection Act

    POGO testifies in support of Massachusetts Bills H.86 and S.197, An Act to Protect Location Privacy.

  10. Testimony

    POGO Calls for Focus on Real Reforms to Improve Federal Spending Accountability and Transparency

    Testimony Before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency.

  11. Collage of a man in a suit wearing the Supreme Court building as a crown, Supreme Court Justices, and a crowd waving U.S. flags.
    Testimony

    Presidents Should Not Be Kings. Neither Should Justices.

    Congress can help correct the current imbalance of powers. Here’s how. 

  12. Collage of paper clippings containing images of the pentagon, the F-35 fighter jet, the capitol, money, and an intercontinental ballistic missile.
    Testimony

    It’s Time for Congress to Challenge Years of Failed Pentagon Audits

    We can have a more effective military at a lower cost, but to do so will require an intentional effort from both the Pentagon and Congress. 

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