OMB WatchOMB Watch_c46d5d2d-ff8c-47e9-9154-e99da6ff55fdOMB Watch envisions a more just and democratic society, one in which an open, responsive government protects people’s health, safety, and well-being, safeguards the environment, honors the public’s right to information, values an engaged and effective citizenry, and adequately invests in the common good._4e7c72e9-0b11-4007-b2c9-00a52d0634a8OMB Watch exists to increase government transparency and accountability; to ensure sound, equitable regulatory and budgetary processes and policies; and to protect and promote active citizen participation in our democracy._130063f8-3ad4-4c58-adde-485316fb0193AccessImproving access to decision-makersCitizen ParticipationEnergizing citizen participation to strengthen civil society and make government more just, equitable and accountableBudget, Taxation, and Government PerformanceBudget, taxation, and government performance_3a85e6bf-7cc2-4803-b166-a59d7d88ec411See http://www.ombwatch.org/budget Information and AccessTo increase the quality of, access to, and use of government information. _2ef2566d-e9ea-465b-9333-6dd3e8b7c8252OMB Watch was formed 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. See also http://www.ombwatch.org/infoNonprofit AdvocacyNonprofit action, advocacy, rights and policy_c50f2515-99c0-43fd-9bde-cf5a2033b8003See http://www.ombwatch.org/npadv Regulatory PolicyRegulatory policy_79d0898d-3631-4a0e-afc9-996de394610b4See http://www.ombwatch.org/regs2010-02-08http://www.ombwatch.org/article/archive/250ArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com