In the 1930s, the Civic Federation transitioned to an organization chiefly interested in improving government efficiency and tax reform.Douglas Sutherland, "Fifty Years on the Civic Front"], The Civic Federation, 1943. Pp. 16-17. The work of the Federation continues to evolve in the 21st century as a greater emphasis is placed on working with government officials to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of Chicago-area governments.The Civic Federation, "Civic Federation History" Retrieved 2011-04-4.
