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At a Glance

Transparency is a top priority for the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), aiming to enhance credibility through five main activities:

Testingifying and Publishing Answers

1. Testifying before Congressional committees and publishing answers to specific questions.
2. Providing public responses to Congressional inquiries.

Creating Data Visualizations

1. Developing data summaries and infographics for major reports (e.g., demographic outlook).
2. Ensuring greater accessibility for web-based formats.

Explaining Analytical Methods

1. Releasing workpapers, slide decks, and reports explaining CBO's modeling techniques.
2. Covering topics like climate change, taxes, and national security.

Releasing Data

1. Maintaining detailed data files for reports.
2. Planning updated infrastructure and economic data releases.

Conducting Outreach

1. Regular direct interactions with the Congress, including briefings by the Director.
2. External reviews and expert consultations.

The agency continuously balances these efforts with timely responses to Congressional needs. Feedback mechanisms and rigorous review processes help refine CBO’s work.