Topic: Government Spending

News Roundup: Robin Vos and Michael Gableman’s Partisan Investigation

December 3, 2021
Wisconsin’s partisan election investigation got a dose of public accountability this week.

New Records Detail South Dakota Gov. Noem’s Taxpayer Spending on Furnishings for Governor’s Mansion

November 30, 2021
According to the documents obtained by American Oversight, the South Dakota governor spent nearly $60,000 on rugs, furniture, chandeliers, and other decor.

Records Request to Multiple Texas State Agencies Seeking Emails Related to Trip to the U.S.–Mexico Border

November 3, 2021
Records request to multiple Texas agencies seeking email communications and cost records for state officials' trip to the U.S.-Mexico border.

FOIA to USPS Seeking Records Related to Postmaster General DeJoy

October 27, 2021
FOIA request to the U.S. Postal Service seeking records related to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, including ethics waivers, agreements, and determinations made by DeJoy in his official capacity as postmaster general.

Records Request to Florida Office of the Governor Regarding Reimbursements for Out-of-State Travel

October 18, 2021
Public records request to Florida Governor's Office asking seeking records reflecting costs associated with out-of-state travel undertaken by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his staff, including costs incurred by staff or family members traveling with the governor.

South Dakota Office of the Governor Records Concerning Renovation Expenses

October 8, 2021
Records from the South Dakota Governor's Office in response to American Oversight's request for records related to any office renovations by Gov. Kristi Noem.

South Carolina AG Communications from 2020 and 2021 with Top Campaign Funders

September 13, 2021
Records released in response to American Oversight's request to the South Carolina Attorney General's office for communications with top campaign funders.

Records Request to Mississippi Office of the Attorney General for Expenditures

September 3, 2021
Public records request to the Office of the Mississippi Attorney General seeking records reflecting reimbursable expenses attributable to trips undertaken by AG Lynn Fitch.

Wisconsin State Assembly Records of Reimbursements for Rep. Wichgers in Connection with a Delegation to Arizona

August 18, 2021
Records from the Wisconsin State Assembly in response to American Oversight's request for reimbursements for Wisconsin Rep. Chuck Wichgers in connection with the trip by a delegation of Wisconsin legislators to the Arizona Senate’s “audit” of the November 2020 election in Maricopa County.