The Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) is an office of the Legislature. OPPAGA provides data, evaluative research, and objective analyses to assist legislative budget and policy deliberations. OPPAGA conducts research as directed by state law, the presiding officers, or the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee.
Learn About OPPAGA's:Research Standards
Research conducted by the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) is guided by The Program Evaluation Standards, 3rd Edition. The Standards address Utility, Feasibility, Propriety, Accuracy, Evaluation, and Accountability. OPPAGA uses the Standards to ensure the quality, usefulness, and timeliness of all published products.