Editorial Standards

Local Government Accountability Inc (LGAI) produces research and analysis based on information available from public records and other sources. While LGAI endeavors to ensure the accuracy of its publications, it does not guarantee that every statement or conclusion will be free from error.

LGAI exercises its independent editorial judgment in determining what to publish. The organization reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to decide the scope, timing, and content of its publications.

Accuracy and Corrections

LGAI seeks to base its work on verifiable information. When LGAI becomes aware of a material factual error in a published document, it will consider appropriate corrections in good faith. LGAI maintains a Corrections Log for material revisions.

LGAI does not undertake to notify any individual or entity prior to publication, nor does it commit to any specific process or timeline for considering corrections or responses. Any decision to provide advance notice or to revise published material remains within LGAI's sole discretion.

Characterization and Opinion

From time to time, LGAI may offer analysis, characterization, or opinion regarding public officials, public decisions, or patterns of conduct. Such statements reflect LGAI's views based on the information available to it at the time of publication. Readers are encouraged to review the underlying records for themselves.

Third-Party Information

LGAI may rely on information prepared or provided by third parties, including government agencies, auditors, and other public sources. LGAI does not independently verify every item of information it receives and is not responsible for inaccuracies contained in source documents prepared by others.

Discretion and Editorial Independence

LGAI retains full editorial independence and discretion over its publications. Nothing in these standards shall be construed to create any obligation, contractual or otherwise, to any third party. These standards are statements of institutional practice and do not confer enforceable rights upon any individual or entity.

LGAI may revise or depart from these practices at any time in its sole judgment.

Conflicts of Interest

LGAI seeks to avoid conflicts of interest in its work. Researchers are expected to disclose actual or potential conflicts, and LGAI may reassign work where appropriate.

No Third-Party Reliance

LGAI publications are provided for informational purposes. LGAI does not intend for any third party to rely on its publications for any particular purpose, and it disclaims any liability arising from such reliance.