Like our previous symposiums, we are calling on scholars and graduate students to submit working papers on state legislative oversight and related topics to be read and reviewed by practitioners. We will also have roundtable discussions focused on overcoming barriers and leveraging opportunities for collaboration between scholars and practitioners. And, of course, there will be opportunities to get to know each other better in social outings, a reception, and more!

Scholars, submit your working papers! Each accepted working paper will be assigned to an oversight practitioner for review, feedback, and discussion during the symposium. We give preference to working papers focused on state legislative oversight, but will consider congressional papers, too. 

We will also recognize our 2025 Oversight Leader at the symposium. The SOA Oversight Leaders designation recognizes individual state legislators and committees whose work contributes to the practice of high-quality oversight and stands as an example for others to follow. Nominations are open now!