In 2025, the Levin Center conducted a study of all 50 states to examine how legislatures ensure government programs work effectively for citizens. Factors such as legislative oversight committees, routine engagement with executive agencies, collection of casework data, digital transparency tools, and user-centered policy evaluation were of particular importance. The full report can be found here.
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The state of Kansas is quite active when it comes to performing oversight duties as it has two specific oversight committees, four specialized oversight committees, and 21 subcommittees with six task forces focused on oversight. Of the six committees dedicated to oversight, half of the committees had ample evidence of public testimony input in hearings. Public testimony and reports produced by committees are easily accessible online.
Kansas also has an online “State Databank,” the emphasis of which is chiefly financial data.
