WELCOME TO THE EVERGREEN FREEDOM FOUNDATION'S TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT PROJECT

EFF is a strong advocate of open and accountable government. Transparency in government spending and decision-making serves as a powerful deterrent against corruption and decreases the cynicism people have about their government.

As part of our Transparency in Government Project, we will work with state and local leaders to shine more light on the spending practices of state and local governments, higher education, property taxes and K-12 education.

Transparency in government spending increases public participation and provides key information to policy makers about the impact of budget decisions on the everyday lives of taxpayers.

“A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue to a farce or a tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” —U.S. President James Madison, 1822