White Papers

Project On Government Oversight (POGO)

About Us

Founded in 1981, the Project On Government Oversight is an independent nonprofit which investigates and exposes corruption and other misconduct in order to achieve a more accountable federal government.
Food and Drug Administration
Food and Drug Saftey on the Cheap: It Can't Be Done

Summary: FDA under pressure and scrutiny from public and Congress is finding it difficult to avoid mistakes in carrying out its vital mission because of budgetary shortfalls.

Government Reform
Recommendations for Obama and McCain Presidential Transition Teams

Summary: The implementation of the following recommendations will help put the country on the right track to a more effective, accountable, open, and honest government – one that is truly responsive to the needs of its citizens. Furthermore, while it is always a goal to have the best possible government at the lowest feasible cost, the financial crisis our country faces makes it even more imperative that the next President more effectively use government resources. POGO believes our recommendations will make significant strides towards shrinking the cost of government operations, while at the same time making them work better. The initial costs of these reforms will be more than offset by the longterm savings for the taxpayer. We welcome the opportunity to provide more in-depth details about our proposals.