This sounds like a good idea to me:
Oath of Presidential Transparency For Open, Transparent, and Accountable Government
I, __________________________, candidate for President of the United States, pledge to the American Public that, if elected President of the United States, my administration will be fully and robustly committed to open, transparent, and accountable government principles.
Effective management, accountability, transparency, and disclosure of taxpayer expended resources by federal agencies are of the utmost importance to maintain the trust of the American people. The paramount goal is effective and efficient delivery of critical government programs to the American people. Results-oriented management of federal agencies and taxpayer resources must be aggressively pursued and must provide maximum value for the public good.
Within 30 days of accession to the Presidency, I will execute an Executive Order ensuring timely implementation of, and administrative commitment to, the letter and spirit of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency (FFAT) Act of 2006 (PL# 109-282, 120 Stat. 1186).
The FFAT is supposed to establish a free searchable website that lists every person or organization that receives federal funds, so we’ll all know where the money’s going.
Signed, so far, by Senator Barack Obama (who was instrumental in passing the FFAT), Rep. Ron Paul (the most libertarian candidate), and Sen. Sam Brownback.
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