Kleptocracy, "rule by thieves," distorts state institutions for elite gain, harming source and host countries. Explore a two part series by The National Democratic Institute and OGP that offer actionable strategies for OGP members and local governments to combat transnational kleptocracy, safeguarding governance, economies, and national security.

Governments are entrusted with the power to collect, allocate, and spend public funds. Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) provide a check on governments’ use of public resources through regular audits of government budgets and expenditures. SAIs provide objective and unbiased information…

Los gobiernos tienen el encargo de recaudar, asignar y ejercer fondos públicos. Las instituciones superiores de auditoría (ISA) supervisan el uso de los recursos públicos a través de auditorías continuas de los presupuestos y gastos de los gobiernos. Las ISA…

Sarah shares her story of auditing public schools in Metro Manila to fight for a better education environment for her kids and her community.

Read how reformers in Sierra Leone are strengthening auditing bodies to reduce corruption in planning and spending.

Explore eight ways open government reform can help African countries recover from the immediate crisis and restore their progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.