Current and Recent Projects
We are solving problems to build a better future together
Amplifying the voices of experience
We are building a network of former oversight professionals to expand knowledge of independent oversight, build awareness of its significance, interpret the impact of current events on its potential effectivenness, and envision the future of oversight.
This network ensures experienced, nonpartisan eyes continue to watch how government works, and keeps that knowledge in the public's hands.
We are raising awareness about the importance of oversight, sharing information and analysis about what is happening in the oversight community, and providing thought leadership to develop innovative ways to strengthen oversight institutions.
Initiatives include:
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Publishing For 250 More Substack, with articles written by the founders of For 250 More and guest writers and a weekly news roundup on Oversight Matters.
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Consolidate on our website information gathered and developed by others that provide resources for Federal employees, data, and trackers
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Expanding on our library of resources on Inspectors General and related independent oversight and accountability institutions.
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Partnering with like-minded organizations to promote a transparent, effective, trustworthy government. ​
Raising awareness
Sharing informtion and analysis
Providing thought leadership for an innovative future
Providing an Accountability Hub
Summit 250
Date: November 14-16, 2025
Partner: Society of Policy Scientists
This working summit explored the question "what does it take to have an accountable government?" We convened former federal employees, academics, civic innovators, and students. Participants committed to continuing national dialogues on accountability and renewing democracy. In addition to our report, we published lessons on our Substack. ​
We designed our site as an information hub to consolidate links from other sites working to build and make data available in the five key areas listed below. Good data and information empowers the public, informs business decisions, and strengthens democratic accountability. It enables communities, journalists, researchers, and policymakers to engage with facts—not speculation—and to act with clarity. Topics include:
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Consolidating Federal government data that is—or was—in the public domain.
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Tracking information on the status of litigation, executive orders, and DOGE actions​
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Assessing the impact of changes to the workforce and federal funding
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Documenting safeguards established for independent oversight and changes to them in the Inspector General community
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By creating a more coherent information ecosystem, we aim to enhance transparency, build efficiencies, and facilitate deeper understanding of the broader picture. If you know of sites missing from our lists, please submit suggestions via our submission form.
