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July 22, 2010 by
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Alexandria, VA— earned an overall “C” for information available on their websites according to an analysis conducted by Sunshine Review, a pro-transparency group. found that earned a perfect score; and received the only other “A” grades. Five school districts received failing grades, including and .
Sunshine Review employs a “” to assess state and local government websites on proactive disclosure of government information. The checklist measures content available on government websites against what should be provided. Checklist items include information about budgets, meetings, elected and administrative officials, background checks, audits, contracts, academic performance, public records, and taxes.
, a Senior Fellow at the , noted the importance of providing key information. “As Sunshine Review’s analysis of Maryland’s school districts shows, most fail to provide information online about fees funding schools and other key documents. In good times and especially during this recession, parents and residents should have easy access to whether their dollars are being spent wisely.”
President of Sunshine Review Michael Barnhart agreed, saying “It is crucial for parents and taxpayers to have access to complete information about how school districts operate.”
Sunshine Review is a non-profit organization dedicated to state and local government transparency. Sunshine Review collaborates with individuals and organizations throughout America in the cause of an informed citizenry and a transparent government. Since its inception in 2008, Sunshine Review has analyzed the websites of all 50 states, more than 3,140 counties, 805 cities, and 1,560 school districts.
For more information, visit .
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September 2, 2008 by
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The lauded the work of Sunshine Review on examining Louisiana parish websites.
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We agree, and we hope more parish governments do a better job of providing information on the Internet for the people they’re supposed to serve.
Post-Gustav, please go ahead and continue to do the work needed to open up government to LA taxpayers.
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CHICAGO, IL–Today, the launched a new website, , to over 600 conservative participants and bloggers at the Americans for Prosperity state summit in Austin, Texas. Sunshine Review analyzes government secrecy by evaluating whether if government websites effectively disclose information to the public and media.
“ is a goldmine as it removes the information iron curtain between government and the public,” said John Tsarpalas, president of the Sam Adams Alliance. “Whether you’re a concerned citizen or a journalist on a deadline, lets you know if government agencies want to share information with you.”
determines government’s commitment to transparency by identifying if the following items are published online:
• Yearly budgets;
• Open meeting schedules and minutes;
• Contact information for elected and administrative officials;
• Audit reports;
• Bids and contracts for purchases over $10,000; and
• Taxpayer-funded lobbying information.
“By creating a new web 2.0 tool for citizens, we are bringing information online that otherwise would have been kept in dusty government storage rooms,” said Tsarpalas.
The website is part of the campaign to promote greater transparency at the state and local level. Currently, http://sunshinereview.org/index.php/Main_Page has 85,550 page views and over 95 contributors.
About Sunshine Review
is a wiki website designed to call attention to the information gap between citizens and their government, promote the importance of government transparency and openness, and compile existing government information in one easy-to-access resource. Sunshine Review is a project of the Sam Adams Alliance, a new media non-profit based in Chicago.
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July 17, 2008 by
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I am sorry that it has been so long since my last post. Do not fear I am back and ready to fight once again for liberty.
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Keep up the good work Sam Adams Alliance!!
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This blog will contain a collection of news about government transparency, openness and accountability at the state and local level.
Please keep an eye on our as well as our for updates.