About UsTo ensure government is effective and responsive to the priorities of the American people, we conduct policy research and develop policy proposals; create tools to encourage citizen participation and government accountability; and build broad-based coalitions to advance these values. To ensure the American people understand the vital role of government, we produce and disseminate educational tools and communications materials.Center for Effective GovernmentC4EG_c46d5d2d-ff8c-47e9-9154-e99da6ff55fdThe Center for Effective Government, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization, was formed as OMB Watch in 1983 to lift the veil of secrecy shrouding the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). OMB oversees federal regulation, the budget, information collection and dissemination, proposed legislation, testimony by agencies, and much more. While OMB's actions were having an enormous impact on agency operations and the pursuit of social justice, it remained largely behind the scenes — unaccountable and little understood by the public and public interest groups. By explaining governmental processes and monitoring OMB, the Center for Effective Government helped bring sunshine to this powerful and secretive agency. In January 2013, OMB Watch became the Center for Effective Government.PolicymakersWe are a resource for policymakers, the media, advocacy groups, community organizations, and the public.The MediaAdvocacy Groups Community Organizations The PublicCenter for Effective Government StaffSamuel AbbottRegulatory Policy InternGavin BakerOpen Government Policy AnalystMarQuis FairExecutive AssistantAmanda FrankEnvironmental Right-to-Know InternKatie GreenhawRegulatory Policy AnalystBrian GummCommunications DirectorElissar KhalekOnline Communications ManagerPatrick LesterDirector, Federal Fiscal PolicyKatherine McFatePresident and CEODenise MooreDatabase Administrator/Programmer Sean MoultonDirector, Open Government Policy Doug PercivalTechnology CoordinatorSofia PlagakisPolicy Analyst – Environmental Right to KnowAnastasia PostnikovaOpen Government Policy InternRich PuchalskyRTK Net Director and Programmer Randy RabinowitzDirector, Regulatory PolicyVirginia RobnettOutreach Coordinator Jessica SchiederRegulatory and Fiscal Policy InternPaula ShoecraftDevelopment Director Michael SikoraPolicy AssociateRick TrilschDirector of Finance and AdministrationKatie WeatherfordRegulatory Policy AnalystCharity & Security NetworkThe Charity & Security Network addresses challenges to humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding activities found in U.S. counterterrorism measures. Charity and Security Network StaffKay GuinaneProgram Director, Charity and Security NetworkSuraj SazawalCommunications/Research Coordinator, Charity and Security NetworkNathaniel TurnerPolicy Analyst, Charity and Security NetworkCenter for Effective Government Board of DirectorsPaul Marchand(Chair)Edwin S. Jayne(Vice-Chair and Secretary), AFSCME Robert Lawrence (Treasurer) Julio AbreuMental Health America Nancy AmideiUniversity of Washington School of Social Work Ross EisenbreyEconomic Policy Institute Phaedra Ellis-LamkinsGreen For All Pamela GilbertCuneo Gilbert & LaDuca, LLPEdward Hailes, Jr.Advancement Project Sylvia JohnsonUnited Auto Workers Mary M. LassenCenter for Community ChangeKatherine McFateCenter for Effective GovernmentLinda NguyenAlliance for Children and FamiliesMargaret SeminarioAFL-CIO Dianne StewartPublic WorksCenter for Effective Government FundersThe Center for Effective Government's work is supported by the following foundations:Rita Allen FoundationBauman FoundationCordaid CS FundFord FoundationThe Stewart R. Mott FoundationOpen Society Foundations Public Welfare FoundationRockefeller Brothers FundThe Scherman FoundationAFL-CIOAFSCMEFederal Government EmployeesFederal government employees can contribute through Combined Federal Campaign #10201Combined Federal CampaignA just and democratic society in which every individual can thrive._a1011d70-8cff-11e2-877b-195868e382cbBuild an open, accountable government that invests in the common good, protects people and the environment, and advances the national priorities defined by an active, informed citizenry._a1011f8c-8cff-11e2-877b-195868e382cbEffectivenessResponsivenessCitizen Participation Government AccountabilityEducationCommunicationEmpowermentEngagementPublic UnderstandingImproved public understanding of the vital role of government empowers a more engaged, informed citizenry_a1012072-8cff-11e2-877b-195868e382cb1Citizens_a101213a-8cff-11e2-877b-195868e382cbRegulatory SystemOur regulatory system has the resources, authority, and will to protect the health and well-being of the American people_a1012216-8cff-11e2-877b-195868e382cb2American People_a10122de-8cff-11e2-877b-195868e382cbDisclosureProactive government disclosure of timely, useful information empowers people to participate in decision making and to safeguard the well-being of their families and communities_a10123a6-8cff-11e2-877b-195868e382cb3Families Communities_a101248c-8cff-11e2-877b-195868e382cbBudget and SpendingTransparent, effective budget and spending systems generate sustainable investments in the public structures that undergird American democracy and our quality of life_a10125c2-8cff-11e2-877b-195868e382cb4_a101269e-8cff-11e2-877b-195868e382cb2013-03-14http://www.foreffectivegov.org/about-usOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net