Local Government AccountabilityLOCAL GOVERNMENTACCOUNTABILITY
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OUR INVESTIGATIONS

Current Work & Case Studies

Forensic fiscal audits of cities and counties across America. Each investigation began with a citizen referral, relies on primary public records, and targets a decision point where sourced facts matter.

These are live engagements — not hypothetical examples. Published findings, surveys, and audit records are updated as each review progresses.

A small American civic district with a courthouse, city hall, local storefronts, parked vehicles, and a municipal service truck.
Local accountability matters in communities of every size. Smaller cities and counties often operate with fewer independent reviewers, making accessible records and disciplined public oversight especially important.Illustrative editorial image — not an actual LGAI investigation.

Seven Active Investigations

Grouped by state. Select a jurisdiction to read findings, surveys, or the audited record.

Florida(4 projects)

City of Sarasota

Florida

Active · Candidate Questionnaire Issued

City audit tracking reserve declines, hurricane and capital pressures, and an August 2026 commission race with a published candidate questionnaire.

Kentucky(1 project)

Louisville

Kentucky

Active

Reviewing pension shortfalls, $1.4B+ capital obligations, and compensation trends vs. peer Midwest jurisdictions. Findings expected Q3 2026.

Texas(1 project)

Frisco

Texas

Active

Analyzing incentive programs, debt-to-revenue growth, and public-private partnership obligations in fast-growing North Texas. Findings expected Q1 2027.

Colorado(1 project)

Denver

Colorado

Active

Reviewing unfunded pension obligations, capital commitments, and combined city-county fiscal trajectory. Findings expected Q2 2027.

Is your local government the next investigation?

We cannot cover every town in America. We can cover the right ones — where citizens have spoken up, where the public records tell a story, and where the cost of silence is real.
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Independent · No government money · No candidate money · Every finding sourced