Evaluation of Delaware state website

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Contents

Delaware.gov is the website for the state of Delaware.

[edit] Website evaluation

[edit] The good

  • Site has a search function and is fairly easy to navigate.
  • Budget is published.[1]
  • Elected officials are listed with contact information under respective office.[2]
  • Administrative officials are listed with contact information.[3]
  • State tax information is posted.[4]
  • Information on the state ethics commission is provided.[5]
  • Annual financial reports are posted.[6]
  • Provides database of registered lobbyists.[7]

[edit] The bad

  • Open contract bids are posted[8], complete list of current state contracts is not available.
  • Does not provide information on state-paid lobbying and agency lobbying contracts.
  • Full text of the Delaware Freedom of Information Act is available[9], but form/contact information to make requests is not provided.

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ↑ FY 2010 Budget
  2. ↑ Your Government
  3. ↑ Phone Directory
  4. ↑ Tax Center
  5. ↑ Delaware Public Integrity Commission
  6. ↑ CAFR
  7. ↑ Lobbying
  8. ↑ Bids
  9. ↑ FOIA
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