Foundation for Government Accountability

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) is a non-profit, non-partisan public policy organisation founded in 2011 and headquartered in Naples, Florida. It researches, develops and promotes free-market reforms intended to expand opportunity, improve government accountability and help individuals move from welfare to work. Its work spans welfare policy, unemployment insurance, workforce policy, elections, government benefits and programme integrity.

FGA produces original research publications and one-page policy briefs aimed at policymakers and state leaders, and conducts public opinion polling to support reform efforts. Beyond research, it provides government affairs support to policymakers, legal experts, state leaders, donors and partners to translate ideas into practical policy and legislation, and pursues legal action where needed to advance policy objectives.

The organisation reports efforts that have helped 4.5 million people across 34 states, while operating in all 50 U.S. states. Its team comprises policy, government affairs, outreach and marketing specialists, supplemented by an extensive network of on-the-ground liaisons; specific headcount is not disclosed. Work is collaborative and field-based, with multi-disciplinary staff working alongside external partners and state-level stakeholders.