WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) has sent a letter to California State Auditor Grant Parks requesting an investigation into the State of California's no-bid contracts with the nonprofit Baby2Baby, citing concerns over favoritism, lack of transparency, and taxpayer waste. The complaint stems from California's "Golden State Start" program, which awarded Baby2Baby a $6.2 million non-competitive contract to distribute diapers to new pare

Allegations Suggest Use of Colorado State Capitol Resources for Campaign Video and Solicitation of Donations Washington, D.C. — June 9th, 2026 — The non-partisan ethics watchdog Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) has filed a complaint with the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission (IEC) requesting an investigation into Colorado Assemblyman Manny Rutinel (32nd District) for potential violations of state ethics laws related to alleged political activity condu

Following FACT’s complaint on this matter filed with the Office of Congressional Conduct last year, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has been found guilty in the ethics trial against her. Generally speaking, holding a public trial was a step in the right direction to improve transparency and accountability for members of Congress—this should be the standard not just in this case, but in others going forward. Our pubic officials need to be held to a high standard. Congress has