The Integrity & Deviation Detection Specification defines an open, transparent, and auditable framework for analyzing public decision-making patterns, identifying deviations from stated commitments, and measuring alignment between public actions and declared priorities. The specification provides a structured approach for detecting policy reversals, repeated contradictions, unusual legislative patterns, potential donor and affiliated-interest alignment, relationship-based influence indicators, and other accountability signals using publicly available records. It is designed to support civic technology platforms, researchers, journalists, and public oversight systems by transforming complex public information into evidence-based analysis.
Built as an AGPL-3.0+ licensed specification, the module emphasizes explainability, neutrality, and human review rather than automated judgment. Every detection, score, and report must include transparent methodologies, supporting evidence, confidence levels, and audit trails. By combining data ingestion, relationship mapping, detection workflows, public-interest scorecards, and verification processes, the specification provides a reusable foundation for building open accountability tools that help communities better understand governance patterns and public decision-making.
This specification is released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 or later (AGPL-3.0+) and may be used freely with required attribution. Attribution-free deployments require a Specification Branding License, with fees based on usage, scope, and deployment size.
Specification Repository:
- ActionCheck – An open-source civic accountability platform that tracks political promises, voting records, financial disclosures, and conflicts of interest to help citizens make informed decisions.
Specification Modules:
Integrity and Deviation Detection Module Specification Pricing:
| Network Size | # of Users | One-Time Price | Duration |
| Small | 1 – 20 | $4,000 | Perpetual License |
| Medium | 21- 1000 | $8,000 | Perpetual License |
| Large | 1001 + | Custom Quote | Custom Quote |
