From Sunshine Review
Mass.gov is the website for the state of Massachusetts.
[edit] Website evaluation
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[edit] The good
- Site has a search function and is fairly user friendly.
- Budget is published.[1]
- Elected officials are listed with contact information.[2]
- Administrative officials are listed with contact information under respective department.[3]
- Tax information is provided.[4]
- State ethics commission information is provided.[5]
- Annual financial audit reports are posted.[6]
- Comprehensive information for making public records requests is provided.[7]
- All current contracts are available.[8]
- Lobbyist reports are available in a searchable database.[9]
[edit] The bad
- Does not provide list of registered lobbyists or agency lobbying contracts. No information on state-paid lobbying.
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