Evaluation of Connecticut state website

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Contents

Ct.gov is the website for the state of Connecticut.

[edit] Website evaluation

[edit] The good

  • Site provides comprehensive information on the state Freedom of Information Council and how to request records.[1]
  • State officials are listed with contact information under respective office/department.[2]
  • Provides information on the office of state ethics.[3]
  • Budget is published.[4]
  • Labor contracts are available.[5]
  • Individual[6] and business tax information is posted.[7]

[edit] The bad

  • Site has a search function, but is somewhat difficult to navigate through.
  • Financial audits are not available.
  • Comprehensive list of current state contracts is not available.
  • Some lobbying information is posted[8], no information provided on state-paid lobbying, registered lobbyists, and agency lobbying contracts.

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