American Oversight

American Oversight is a nonpartisan watchdog organization that advances truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records.

Through a nationwide network of state and local partners, we conduct oversight at every level of government. Combining local knowledge with national perspective, we identify emerging threats before they become national controversies, uncover hidden patterns across jurisdictions, and expose misconduct that might otherwise escape public scrutiny.

We conduct investigations using public records, open-source research, and aggressive litigation to preserve evidence, prevent the destruction of government records, force the disclosure of information that officials would rather keep secret, and expose abuses of power. By bringing hidden facts to light, we equip journalists, advocates, lawmakers, and communities with the information they need to hold the government accountable.