Open data

Campaign cash: A journey through the Cal-Access labyrinth
610 200 Cosmo Garvin

Update on the quest to upgrade California’s obsolete campaign finance disclosure technology

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California seeking Chief Data Officer
100 100 Ed Coghlan

Candidate will face challenge of boosting access and quality of government data, while dealing with how to share with a public skeptical of government.

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New search tool gives boost to California campaign finance transparency
150 150 Ed Coghlan

California Secretary of State launches streamlined way of searching campaign contributions toward state-level candidates and ballot measures.

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California auditor issues report on “improper activities” revealed by whistleblowers
150 150 Ed Coghlan

State auditor details investigations into failure to seek competitive bids, failure to increase rental rates, waste of state funds, an improper gift of public funds, and neglect of supervisory duties.

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How three California open data bills advance the cause of public data
150 150 Robb Korinke

Status update on moving the state closer to a strong statewide open data strategy, including three bills under consideration in Legislature

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