[company_age]101.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The Better Government Association (BGA) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting government transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Illinois. Founded in 1923, the BGA is the state's oldest and largest government watchdog organization. The BGA conducts in-depth investigations, publishes reports, and advocates for policy changes to improve government performance. The BGA is funded by individual donations, foundation grants, and corporate sponsorships. The BGA is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The BGA's work is unique in its focus on Illinois state government and its commitment to non-partisanship. The BGA's investigations have led to significant reforms in areas such as campaign finance, ethics, and open government.[/description][ps]Government transparency, accountability, and efficiency[/ps]