More Transparency.
More Accountability.
Better Results for Our Tax Dollars.
THE ISSUE
California has spent billions of our tax dollars on programs like homelessness, with too little to show for it. You deserve better.
OUR SOLUTION
The "Improving Transparency, Effectiveness and Efficiency in California Government Act” - also known as the Transparency Act - requires accountability and trackable progress of programs funded by new taxes so that we stop funding failure and start funding successful outcomes.
This measure requires the State Auditor to provide an independent, nonpartisan review of any program seeking new tax funding. Before you vote, you'll know:
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Is this program reaching the people it's meant to serve?
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How is the money currently being spent?
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Are there ways to improve outcomes?
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What would additional funding accomplish?
After Voters Approve:
Once voters approve any new programs, ongoing audits by the State Auditor and independent Legislative Analysts Office on:
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The amount of actual and potential fraud, waste, and abuse in the program.
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If the program is actually achieving its intended goals and outcomes.
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Public input on effectiveness and efficiency and how the program could improve and cut costs.
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If adequate accountability and oversight are in place.
Why it Matters
For the People Programs Serve
Children, families, seniors, and homeless Californians deserve programs that truly help them. Accountability ensures these services deliver real support — not broken promises.
For Taxpayers
You'll have honest, independent information before deciding whether to approve new funding. Your vote will be informed by facts, not just campaign ads.
For Our Communities
When programs are held to clear standards, they improve. Transparency helps us identify what's working so we can do more of it — and fix what isn't.
