Promoting accountability in government through research and policy.

Access to Information

A Floridian’s right to access government information is guaranteed in the State Constitution (Article 1, section 24) and in Florida Statutes (Chapter 119 & Chapter 286.011).

Budget Transparency

Budget transparency is the act of being completely transparent and open about how government raises and spends public or taxpayer dollars.

Contracts and Procurement

A government contract is understood to be any contract where a company is a party and involves supply of goods or services, directly or indirectly, to a government.

Crony Capitalism

Crony Capitalism can be defined as an economy that is technically a “free market” but allows special regulations, advantages, and other government interventions based on personal relationships.

Election Integrity

Election Integrity is developing and upholding policies and procedures that guarantee every eligible citizen of the United States the access, freedom, and right to equitable, accurate, and secure public elections.

Ethics

Ethics can be an individual’s core values and/ or norms, or a set of standards or code of conduct for government, business, and communities that can guide individual or group decisions, behaviors, and/or activities.

Money and Political Influence

Money and Political Influence is the ability of well-funded interests (individuals, groups, or organizations) to use campaign contributions and lobby expenditures to influence the political process and have unjustified influence or power on public policy.

Sustainability

Integrity Florida defines sustainability as “the quality of being able to continue over a period of time”.

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