FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY INC

We aim to expand opportunities for work, open up pathways to well-paying jobs, and help individuals leave welfare. To do so, we educate leaders on proven, innovative solutions to encourage work and create opportunities for individuals and families to break free from dependency.

FGA educates state and federal policymakers on welfare, workforce, and health care solutions to ensure they are prepared to help their constituents through meaningful reform. This involves equipping them with up-to-date polling and the latest research on key policy issues that are focused on promoting work and reducing dependency.

FGA's researchers and policy experts produce leading research on health care, welfare, workforce, and regulatory issues. We then share this research with our vast network of state and federal policymakers, agency leaders, executive staff members, and coalition partners. In doing so, we ensure that those who are in a position to make a difference are fully prepared to advance solutions to their constituents’ biggest problems.

As of December 31, 2022, FGA has achieved 1,952 total policy victories impacting all 50 states. These state and federal wins are creating opportunity across the country and allowing millions to experience the dignity that comes from work.

When opportunity expands and people move from dependency to work, our mission advances. Progress is when people like Ken in Texas go from being previously incarcerated to achieving their dreams of supporting their families through work. Progress is when people like John in Kansas go from being isolated by dependency to making more than $45,000 a year in the publishing industry. Progress is when people like Desiree can access health care options to choose the health insurance that works best for her family at a price she can afford.

Put simply, we measure progress by the number of lives that are improved through federal, state, and local reforms.

To measure the number of lives improved through our reforms, we conduct tracking studies using data provided by state governments. From these studies, we know people are leaving welfare and entering hundreds of different employment sectors. While some individuals may start at entry level or in minimum-wage positions, they quickly move up the economic ladder, often doubling their income in just a few years.

Moving forward, we will continue to advance both new and proven welfare, workforce, and health care solutions to meet the dynamic needs of the country.

As we work to serve all Americans, our focus remains the same: Provide more opportunities for work and help individuals get back to pursuing the American Dream.