corporate sponsors (44 listed in march 2018) dominate its lists of affiliates and supporters. the organization reports that ""the partnership receives support from and collaborates with corporations that share our commitment to effective government. their generous support makes our work possible."" these sponsors included some of the nation's leading accounting-and-consulting firms, investment banks, defense contractors, and others with heavy involvement with—and/or regulatory sensitivity to—federal and state governments. by comparison, few academic, civic or labor organizations are listed.