One of the key roles of a legislative body is oversight of government operations and affairs in order to ensure effective lawmaking. Oversight allows a legislature to gain an understanding of the effectiveness and efficiency of government, develop legislation to address inefficiencies and needs, and share this information with the citizens of the state. As summarized by a report sponsored by the Levin Center at Wayne State, “Through oversight, legislators ensure that the executive and judicial branches of government comply with legislative intent and that public funds are used legally, effectively, and efficiently.”