Local government spending could soon be easier for Illinois taxpayers to track 02/24/2020 A bill to make more public records readily available would better show taxpayers how local governments spend money. TAGS: Anna Moeller, government spending, House Rules Committee, Illinois Transparency and Accountability Portal, Open Meetings Act, public records, Steve Stadelman, transparency
How local government spends your taxes soon may be a click away By Vincent Caruso 04/02/2019 Local governments must maintain certain financial records, but not all make it easy for taxpayers to obtain it. A bill headed to the Illinois House floor would put local government financial records online. TAGS: Anna Moeller, Illinois Transparency and Accountability Portal, spending, taxes, transparency
Rauner enacts transparency reforms by executive order By Brian Costin 01/15/2015 Executive order regarding posting of new hires signals possible shift in government transparency under new administration. TAGS: Bruce Rauner, executive order, Illinois Transparency and Accountability Portal, ITAP, local government