State Lawmakers
In our federal system, much of the policy making that affects our lives occurs at the state level. So, state lawmakers must have the tools and know-how to conduct high quality, bipartisan oversight of the executive branch. Find out more how the Levin Center can support your legislature’s oversight efforts through workshops, resources, and best practices.
Oversight in the 50 States
Checks and Balances in Action – Legislative Oversight across the States: The Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy commissioned a study of each state legislature’s capacity to conduct oversight and the extent to which each state uses that capacity. Find out more about your state’s oversight performance in this unique resource.
State Oversight Workshops
We offer custom-designed oversight workshops for members of state legislatures and their staff seeking to strengthen their ability to conduct fact-based, bipartisan, high-quality investigations.
State Oversight Resources
We are a knowledge hub and resource center for state legislatures. Browse our state legislative oversight directories, articles, and Levin Center testimony here.
“Having the Levin Center teach legislators and legislatures on the importance of oversight -- and the skill and the art of oversight -- is critical. 26 years ago, I worked on Capitol Hill and observed grizzled senators conduct real, old-fashioned oversight and hold agency heads and cabinet secretaries' feet to the fire. What we see on C-SPAN is generally missing in many state legislatures, and I think we can all do a better job.”
More information on state legislative oversight
Events
November 15, 2022
Watch our recent panel discussions co-sponsored by the Levin Center and the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers (NASACT) on “Audit Recommendations for a Legislative Audience”.
Research
Read our latest research on legislative oversight of state government contracting.
