budget policies
Senate Adopts State Spending Website and Tax Credit Transparency
Posted May 27th, 2010 by yawu
New Reforms Will Make Government More Transparent and Accountable
By Guest Writer, Deirdre Cummings,
Legislative Director, MASSPIRG
Transparency advocates praised last night’s vote by the Massachusetts Senate approving two reforms which will set a new standard for government transparency and accountability.
With unanimous votes during its budget debate, the Senate created a searchable new state budget website, making transparent much of state spending and revenue sources for all state agencies, including quasi publics. The website will allow the public, including local officials, businesses, lawmakers, citizens, and others to see where the state is investing our tax dollars.
