@E_Barcohana She is not mad, the Dems just need Pratt out of the top two so Bass can beat Ramen noodle in the November election. Pratt would have been a real challenge to Bass. They take him out and it clears the path for Bass' easy reelection.
@BasedMikeLee If the goal is to immediately shut down fraud pipelines and trim the fat across the NGO sector, we should target the two biggest flaws in the system: the incredibly low barrier to entry and outdated, reactive oversight.
Here are the first three things that should occur to solve these problems:
1. Eliminate "Fast-Track" Nonprofit Approvals
Right now, it is far too easy to start a charity. In the U.S., the IRS uses a streamlined form called the Form 1023-EZ, which allows someone to get tax-exempt status in a matter of weeks with almost zero human review. This opens the door for scammers, shell companies, and redundant organizations that don't need to exist.
The Fix: Eliminate fast-track approvals entirely.
The Impact: Anyone wanting to start an NGO would have to submit a full, multi-year business plan, a detailed budget, and—crucially—a written justification proving that their charity doesn't just duplicate an organization that already exists nearby. This single move would dramatically slow down the creation of unnecessary new NGOs.
2. Shift Government Oversight from "Paperwork" to Real-Time Data
Currently, regulators catch fraud *after* the money is already gone, usually by looking at tax returns or audit paperwork that is one or two years old.
The Fix: Mandate continuous digital auditing for any NGO handling significant public donations or government grants.
The Impact: Instead of filling out backward-looking forms, NGOs would be required to use standardized, cloud-based accounting systems connected to a central monitoring portal. Advanced analytics could instantly flag high-risk anomalies—like an NGO suddenly changing a vendor's bank routing number, cutting multiple checks just under dual-signature limits, or paying out massive "consulting fees" to board members. It moves oversight from a slow autopsy to an active defense.
3. Weaponize Philanthropic Capital to Force Mergers
The government cannot legally cap the number of nonprofits because of constitutional rights to assemble. However, institutional donors, foundations, and government grant makers hold the ultimate leverage: the checkbook.
The Fix: Change how grants are awarded by mandating a "Coalition-First" funding model. The Impact: If four different local NGOs are all applying for money to tackle the exact same problem in the same town, grant makers should refuse to fund them individually. Instead, the funding is offered only if they consolidate their operations or legally merge. By intentionally creating financial incentives for consolidation, we can force redundant NGOs to combine their boards, slash duplicate administrative overhead, and pool their resources for a larger impact.
@mattvanswol@EndWokeness@grok what are the percentage gains at each of the benchmarks on the image and what are the odds of the increase % for each candidate?