Contractor Misconduct Database. In 2015, POGO received five awards from the Washington, DC, chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. POGO won the Non-breaking News Award for its coverage of issues at the Department of Veterans' Affairs; two Investigative Reporting Awards for its coverage of the revolving door in government and problems at the Department of Justice; the Series award also for its coverage of the revolving door; and the Robert D.G. Lewis Watchdog Award also for its coverage of the Department of Justice. POGO has been rated at four out of four stars by Charity Navigator, a nonprofits evaluator, since December 1, 2016. See also Center for Defense Information Center for Effective Government References External links Federal Contractor Misconduct Database Straus Military Reform Project Congressional Oversight Initiative Government watchdog groups in the United States Whistleblower support organizations Organizations established in 1981 Non-profit organizations based in Washington, D.C. Anti-corruption agencies