California Forward
California Forward Wednesday released the State of Transparency in California, an analysis which explores the core issues of governmental accountability and transparency in the Golden State.
read moreFor those interested in higher education, when it comes time, choosing the right institution is a tough decision.
read moreOne week from Monday marks the start of Sunshine Week, a global recognition of transparency efforts and an opportunity for watchdog organization to issue scorecard reports on local municipalities, states, and countries. Examples are all around us as to why such a week is necessary. It’s an ideal as a standard but the gap between desire and reality is quite large.
read moreTransparency has always been a big deal here at California Forward, but events over the last few days have turned our attention to the issue even more.
read moreOakland residents now have the city’s data at their fingertips thanks to the recently launched Open Data Platform
read moreAs public agencies are being pushed to release more data, a report from the Center for Technology in Government (CTG) looks at what governments should consider before implementing transparency initiatives to ensure efforts have a valuable impact on good governance and public utility.
read moreThe city is using technology to create a more inclusive form of local government. Months after its launch, we wanted to find out how if citizens are answering the call to become more engaged.
read moreLast week CALPIRG released a new report on Transparency in City Spending, evaluating transparency efforts in 30 of the nation’s most populous cities.
read moreWhen we hear about citizens taking action, we want to share their efforts. The Lakewood Accountability Action Group is a nonprofit “holding elected officials accountable for their action or inaction.”
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