Truth In Accounting

Think TanksIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

Truth In Accounting, a small- to mid-sized think tank based in Chicago, Illinois, was founded in 2002 to scrutinize how government finances are reported. It aims to ensure public entities produce timely, comprehensive, clear, and transparent financial reports and to inform the public about the importance of truthful accounting. Its audience includes citizens, legislators, and the press seeking accurate financial information to understand government finances. The organization maintains data resources such as data-z.org, which enables year-by-year economic and financial data searches, cross-state and cross-city comparisons, and visual data charts. 

Truth In Accounting produces reports and analyses, including the Financial Transparency Score and the Financial State of the Cities, to assess transparency and the state of municipal and state financial reporting. These programs address gaps in reporting and provide research-based insight intended for public stakeholders. In 2024, a media outlet reported Truth In Accounting ranked 35th out of 50 for financial health in a state. The organization operates as part of the think-tank landscape focusing on government finance and transparency.

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