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Building civic infrastructure for public spending transparency

followthemoney.xxx is a public spending intelligence platform designed to make government finance data searchable, understandable, and evidence-linked.

Public records first

Insights are grounded in official budgets, contracts, payment ledgers, and related agency records.

Patterns, not accusations

The platform highlights unusual indicators and requires source verification before conclusions.

Readable for residents, useful for experts

Interfaces are built for everyday understanding with drill-down depth for journalists and researchers.

Who it serves

Residents, journalists, watchdog groups, and researchers who need a trusted way to follow public money flows.