Sunshine Week: 3 Ways to Promote Government Transparency
Here are three strategies to boost transparency and enhance the citizen experience.
Posts Tagged: transparency
The Inevitable Momentum Toward Government Financial Transparency
Today, various levels of government are more open with their finances than ever before. But no single solution for government transparency and accountability has emerged to date.
Good Politics: Hosting “Political Parties” to Boost Civic Engagement
After a year of hosting informal events to introduce their friends and colleagues directly to other friends who were running for office, Austinites Nathan Ryan and Liz Coufal looked at the growing crowds and realized they had tapped into something bigger than themselves.
Austin’s Paper Census: Helping Government Break Up with Paper
Where do you start when you decide to become a smart city? For Austin, one of the first steps is going paperless.
Trust but Verify: How Open Data Connects Gov and Citizens
With open data, governments shouldn’t be transparent for transparency’s sake, but to grow the trust of the citizens in their leadership.
Virtues of Government Service: Number 9 – Trust
“The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”
Striving for a More Transparent Government
Knowledge is power, but it can be really difficult to get a handle on what’s going on with government. The key to creating more transparent government is leveraging digital technologies to make information accessible to everyone.
The Binding Nature of Social Platforms
Social platforms can be great but can also lead to sticky situations. Consider reducing your digital footprint into something you’re comfortable managing.
The 411 on Accessibility: Why it Matters
As federal employees, it’s our civic duty to foster a culture of inclusiveness and educate those around us on the importance of accessibility.
How You Can Excel in Public Sector Communications
Great public sector communication starts with you. It requires the ability to be a “jack of all trades.” Here are some tips that may help.