Transparency
ArticlesThe International City/County Management Association (ICMA) recognized fifty-two local governments this week for their performance measurement and management practices.
Actuate launched their Stimulus Management Solutions in mid-May. The solution utilizes both open source and software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology to help state and local government jump start the economy.
Montana’s Recovery Act website just celebrated its first month of reporting its share of the Recovery Act stimulus dollars this week. Funding for the website was passed by the Montana Legislature and signed by the Governor on May 15th, and at the request of the governor, agency reporting will go above and beyond federal requirements set by the Recovery Act.
A report issued earlier today by Deloitte Consulting finds that innovative management, proper monitoring and the use of new technology tools can mitigate fraud and waste in the stimulus funds.
In yet another modification to California’s transparency Web site, Governor Schwarzenegger announced a new feature that will allow government employees to anonymously report cases of fraud or abuse.