Evaluation of Pennsylvania city websites
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[edit] Reading the chart
In the chart below:
| | means that information is included on the government website |
| | means that the information was not provided on the government website |
| means that information was partially provided |
Check the Sunshine Review page about each City for more detailed information about what information is available on the City website, along with recommendations SR users have made for positive changes.
- See sample transparency legislation at the Sunshine Standard
[edit] Conclusions chart
In January of 2012, Sunshine Review evaluated the five largest city websites (plus the capital) and found they averaged a "B+" website transparency grade.
| Budget? | Meetings? | Elected officials? | Admin. Officials? | Permits/Zoning? | Audits? | Contracts? | Lobbying? | Public records? | Taxes? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
[edit] Comparison chart
[edit] Cities without websites
Currently, there are not any reports of Pennsylvania cities without a website.
[edit] Correcting errors
If you discover an error in this chart or on one of the articles about a Pennsylvania city, you can correct it immediately or report the error.








