Focusing public attention on public expenditures.

Monitoring public expenditures to eliminate waste,
inefficiency, and duplication.

Investigating current and proposed sources of government
revenue in order to recommend the most equitable, efficient,
and economical means of taxation.

Informing citizens about their government, adhering at all
times to facts, without prejudice, partisanship, or politics.

Stimulating citizen action for better government with existing
organizations to promote specific issues.