In a world where six-figure salaries are the norm for nonprofit CEOs, Sheila Weinberg stands apart. As the founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting, she has dedicated decades to exposing the government's flawed accounting and financial reporting rules, all without taking a dime in salary.
Compare that to many nonprofit executives who command hefty paychecks. In 2022 alone, the CEO of the American Red Cross earned over $700,000, and the head of the United Way pulled in nearly $2 million.
Weinberg, a CPA by trade, could have chosen a lucrative corporate career. Instead, she built Truth in Accounting from the ground up, fueled by a passion for fiscal responsibility and transparency. Her mission? To ensure Americans know the truth about their government’s finances and to push for reforms that hold elected officials accountable.
She doesn’t do it for a paycheck—she does it because it’s right. Weinberg proves that authentic leadership comes not from a paycheck, but from conviction.
Sheila Weinberg works for free to fix a problem that affects every American—the reckless mismanagement of our tax dollars.
Her commitment is rare. It’s also precisely what we need more of.
All donations to Truth in Accounting go directly toward research and educational outreach campaigns to fix the underlying problem of flawed accounting and financial reporting standards. Unlike other organizations where donor funds may be used for executive salaries, every dollar given to Truth in Accounting is spent on research and advocating for real fiscal transparency and reform.
The Need for Oversight and Reform
The sad truth is that the federal government already has multiple oversight committees and agencies responsible for ensuring the best financial practices and accountability in government spending. However, considering the federal government’s current financial situation, we question their effectiveness.
These agencies and committees are supposed to play a vital role in maintaining financial integrity and ensuring federal funds are used efficiently. Our national debt and persistent budgetary mismanagement prove that waste, inefficiency, and a lack of enforcement continue to plague our government’s financial systems.
This is why Truth in Accounting’s work is so critical. Without organizations like TIA advocating for fiscal responsibility and transparency, the American public remains in the dark about how their tax dollars are truly being spent. The time for reform is now, and Truth in Accounting is leading the charge. Sign our petition today!
Federal Oversight Committees and Agencies
- Government Accountability Office (GAO) – An independent, nonpartisan agency that audits government agencies and programs to ensure efficiency, transparency, and proper use of taxpayer dollars.
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB) – Oversees federal agencies’ budgets, financial management, and regulatory policies to ensure compliance with financial laws and best practices.
- Inspector General Offices (OIGs) – Every major federal agency has an Office of the Inspector General that conducts audits, investigations, and evaluations to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
- House Committee on Oversight and Accountability – A congressional committee responsible for investigating federal government operations and financial practices to ensure accountability.
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs – This committee oversees federal financial management, government efficiency, and transparency.
- Congressional Budget Office (CBO) – Provides nonpartisan analysis of economic and budgetary issues to help Congress make informed financial decisions.
- Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board- Serves the public interest by improving federal financial reporting through issuing federal financial accounting standards and providing guidance after considering the needs of external and internal users of federal financial information.