Evaluation of Louisiana state website

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Contents

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

[edit] Website evaluation

[edit] The good

  • Budget is published.[1]
  • Contracts are available in a searchable online database.[2]
  • Information on state ethics board is available.[3]
  • Audit reports are available.[4]
  • Elected and administrative officials are listed with contact information under respective office/department.[5]
  • State tax information is provided.[6]
  • Lobbying reports posted in a searchable database.[7]

[edit] The bad

  • Site is very difficult to navigate.
  • Does not provide information on state-paid lobbying and agency lobbying contracts.
  • Some departments have forms for making public record requests, but there does not seem to be comprehensive information anywhere.[8]

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[edit] References