Accuracy is the foundation of this report's credibility. We take factual errors seriously and correct them promptly and transparently. This page documents every correction made to the report since its initial publication, including the original text, the corrected text, the reason for the correction, and the source that established the need for it.
Corrections Policy
Our corrections policy is governed by the following principles:
- Transparency. Every correction is logged on this page with full context. We do not silently edit content. Readers can see exactly what was changed, when, and why.
- Promptness. Confirmed factual errors are corrected within 48 hours of verification. The correction is noted on the affected page and logged here.
- Proportionality. Minor corrections (typographical errors, formatting issues, date discrepancies) are logged but noted as "minor." Substantive corrections (errors in legal status, factual claims, scores, or characterizations) are given full treatment with explanation.
- Accountability. We do not remove corrected content from the historical record. The original text is preserved in the correction entry alongside the revised text, so readers can evaluate the nature and significance of the change.
Types of Corrections
Corrections fall into four categories:
Factual
Incorrect facts, dates, names, legal outcomes
Contextual
Missing context that materially changes meaning
Scoring
Errors in severity scores or ranking calculations
Minor
Typos, formatting, broken links
How to Submit a Correction
If you believe any content in this report contains a factual error, you may submit a correction request. To be considered, your submission must include:
- Identification of the error. Specify the page, section, and text you believe to be incorrect.
- Proposed correction. State what you believe the correct information is.
- Supporting evidence. Provide at least one verifiable source that supports your proposed correction. Sources should be from our source hierarchy; court records and government documents are given the most weight.
- Your identity (optional but recommended). Anonymous submissions are accepted but are given lower priority. If you are a subject of the report, please identify yourself so we can apply our right-of-response policy.
Submission Method
Correction requests should be submitted via email to the editorial team. Include "CORRECTION REQUEST" in the subject line and reference the specific page URL and section heading. All submissions are reviewed within 5 business days. You will receive a confirmation of receipt and a response indicating whether the correction has been accepted, rejected (with explanation), or is under further review.
Right of Response
Living individuals who are subjects of this report have a right to respond to content about them. This right includes:
- Factual corrections. If any factual claim is demonstrably wrong, it will be corrected per our standard corrections process.
- Contextual additions. If a subject believes relevant context is missing that materially affects the characterization of their actions, they may submit additional context with supporting documentation. If the submission is verified and material, the additional context will be incorporated into the relevant section.
- Legal status updates. If a subject's legal status has changed (e.g., a conviction has been overturned, charges have been dropped, or an investigation has been closed), we will update the legal status label upon receipt of the relevant court order or official documentation.
- Statement publication. Subjects may submit a brief statement (up to 500 words) in response to content about them. Verified statements will be published as an addendum to the relevant profile or section, clearly labeled as a statement from the subject.
Legal Notice
This report is compiled from publicly available records and is published as a work of public interest journalism and historical research. All legal status labels reflect documented outcomes from court records or official government proceedings. We comply with applicable defamation law and are committed to factual accuracy. If you believe any content in this report is defamatory, please contact us through the corrections process before pursuing legal action.
Corrections Log
| Date ▲ | Page ▲ | Type ▲ | Original Text ▲ | Corrected Text ▲ | Reason / Source ▲ |
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No corrections have been issued.
This report was initially published in March 2026. This log will be updated as corrections are made. The absence of corrections reflects the publication's current status as a new release; it does not imply that the report is free of all errors. We welcome reader scrutiny and correction submissions.
This report was initially published in March 2026. This log will be updated as corrections are made. The absence of corrections reflects the publication's current status as a new release; it does not imply that the report is free of all errors. We welcome reader scrutiny and correction submissions.
Update History
In addition to corrections (which fix errors), we maintain an update history for substantive additions to the report that do not correct errors but add new content, such as new chapters, profiles, or data updates.
| Date ▲ | Section ▲ | Description ▲ |
|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | All | Initial publication of the US Corruption Report, including 14 historical chapters, 5 systems chapters, rankings (historical, state-by-state, federal, watch list), profiles, and appendices. |
Reference
- 1 Policy This corrections policy is modeled on best practices from the Washington Post, New York Times, and ProPublica corrections standards, adapted for a historical reference work rather than daily journalism.
- 2 Legal Defamation law standards per New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 (1964), and subsequent jurisprudence on public figures and matters of public concern.