Evaluation of Nevada state website

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Contents

Nv.gov is the website for the state of Nevada.

[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.[2]
  • Administrative officials are listed with contact information in a searchable database.[3]
  • State tax information is available.[4]
  • Annual financial audits are published.[5]
  • Includes information on state ethics commission.[6]
  • Current state contracts are available.[7]

[edit] The bad

  • Does not provide information on lobbying.
  • No information on how to make public records requests under the Nevada Open Records Act.

[edit] Cost of Open Nevada

As of this article's update, Nevada's transparency website, Open Nevada, has cost $169,000 to develop. This includes amounts spent in fiscal year 2008, 2009, and 2010 up until October 30th. [8]

[edit] External links

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