$14 Million in Wages at the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
$14 Million in Wages at the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
In 2008 the Illinois Historic Preservation paid its 389 employees $14 million to help
Public Online Information Act
Public Online Information Act
by Kate Piercy Congressman Steve Israel (NY-02) has introduced transparency legislation called the Public Online Information Act (POIA) which, according to the Sunlight Foundation, “embraces a new formula for transparency: public equals online. No longer will antiquated government disclosure practices bury public information in out-of-the-way offices and in outmoded formats.” The legislation requires Executive Branch agencies to publish...
Almost $1.4 Million in Wages for Employees of Illinois Legislative Printing Unit
Almost $1.4 Million in Wages for Employees of Illinois Legislative Printing Unit
In 2008, taxpayers paid $1,328,203 in wages to the Legislative Printing Unit, an agency which provides printing services to the Illinois Legislature.
$1.4 Million on Acquisition and/or Construction of ”Structures”
$1.4 Million on Acquisition and/or Construction of ”Structures”
The Department of Transportation spent more than $1.4 million on the acquisition and/or construction of ''structures''.
Sunshine Commission Passes House
Sunshine Commission Passes House
The Sunshine Commission would provide yet another tool to help root out inefficiencies and waste in Illinois government.
The Illinois Art Council and Their $1.4 Million Payroll
The Illinois Art Council and Their $1.4 Million Payroll
In 2008, the Illinois Art Council employed 24 individuals at a total cost of $1,439,971.87.
Illinois State Sunshine Website
Illinois State Sunshine Website
Illinois state government has created a useful one-stop shop website at www.sunshine.illinois.gov with the goal of bringing more transparency to the workings of your state government.
3,293 State Employees Made Over $100,000 in 2008
3,293 State Employees Made Over $100,000 in 2008
The State of Illinois paid 3,293 employees over $100,000 in 2008.
$100K to the Chicago International Film Festival
$100K to the Chicago International Film Festival
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity gave $101,500 to the Chicago International Film Festival in fiscal year 2009, including an $80,000 grant.
Kate Piercy’s Testimony on the Open Meetings Act
Kate Piercy’s Testimony on the Open Meetings Act
Testimony of Kate Piercy, Director of Government Reform, Illinois Policy InstituteSubmitted to the Illinois House of Representatives State Government Administration CommitteeAi?? Combivent online pharmacy HB 5483 Open Meetings Minutes March 10, 2010 Generic topamax and hair loss Chairperson Franks, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Kate Piercy, and I am...
Payments to the Mississippi River Parkway Commission
Payments to the Mississippi River Parkway Commission
In 2009, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Department of Transportation paid the Mississippi River Parkway Commission $30,800 in total.
Kate Piercy’s Testimony on the Open Meetings Act
Kate Piercy’s Testimony on the Open Meetings Act
On March 10 Kate Piercy testified before the Illinois House of Representatives State Government Administration Committee in regards to improvements in the Open Meetings Act. Read her testimony.
Kate Piercy’s Testimony on the Open Meetings Act
Kate Piercy’s Testimony on the Open Meetings Act
On March 10 Kate Piercy testified before the Illinois House of Representatives State Government Administration Committee in regards to improvements in the Open Meetings Act. Read her testimony.
$570K on Registration Fees and Conference Expenses
$570K on Registration Fees and Conference Expenses
Various state agencies spent over half a million dollars on registration fees and conference expenses in 2008 and 2009. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Department of Transportation were among the agencies that spent the most.