The 2020 States With Anti-Corruption Measures for Public Officials (S.W.A.M.P.) Index expands on our two previous reports by addressing two additional areas that are essential to promoting ethical and transparent government. The past two years demonstrated the importance that anonymous tips can play in fostering a culture of ethical compliance. This year’s report adds a question on how states address this issue. We have also added an additional question on campaign finance transparency to reflect the billions spent in the recent election, much of which was spent on advertising on social media.
Interactive report here