New Mexico Earns C+ on Government Spending Transparency Study

FOLLOWING THE MONEY 2016: NEW REPORT RANKS ALL FIFTY STATES ON GOVERNMENT SPENDING TRANSPARENCY A new report by the United States Public Interest Research Group found that New Mexico falls in the middle of states for online disclosure of government spending. This seventh annual evaluation of state transparency websites finds that states continue to make Read More …

Transparency promotes economic development, research confirms.

With a struggling economy and the highest unemployment in the nation, New Mexico business leaders say it’s time for more open-government reforms. New polling finds that shedding a light on campaign finance reports, lobbyist spending, and political contributions would help to prevent corruption and build both public trust and investor confidence in our state. Two-thirds Read More …

Transparency is Good for the Economy

Open Government Generates Growth in the Private Sector: Day in and day out, the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) is on the front lines, supporting the public’s right to know.  FOG has been educating, advocating and litigating for transparency and accountability in our government for almost 25 years. So what?  Why should you Read More …