Albany, New York

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Albany is the capital city in New York. It is one of 62 cities in the state.

[edit] Website evaluation

Main article: Evaluation of New York city websites

[edit] The good

  • Licenses and permits are available on the website,[1] along with zoning information[2]
  • Agendas [3] and minutes [4] are available for City Council Meetings.
  • City of Albany's bids and RFPs are posted.[5]
  • The budget is posted for fiscal year 2009.[6]
  • Information on audits are available.[7]
  • The Mayor and city council officials contact information are posted online.[8]
  • Provides partial information on property taxes.[9]
  • City of Albany grants the access of government records to public.[10]

[edit] The bad

  • Lobbying information and ethics is not noted
  • There is no checkbook register available

[edit] External links

[edit] References