Evaluation of Tennessee state website

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Contents

TN.gov is the website for the state of Tennessee.

[edit] Website evaluation

[edit] The good

  • Site has a search function and is fairly easy to navigate.
  • Provides lists of public record requests received by each agency.[1] Includes form for making requests under the Tennessee Open Records Act.[2]
  • Annual financial reports[3], audits,[4] and budget is published.[5]
  • Tax information is posted.[6]
  • Ethics commission information available.[7]
  • State officials are listed with contact information under respective office/agency.[8] Employee information can also be found in a searchable database.[9]
  • Lobbying information provided includes a searchable database of all registered lobbyists and their reports.[10]

[edit] The bad

  • Requests for proposals and contract bid information is posted but all current contracts are not available.[11]
  • Does not provide information on state-paid lobbying and agency lobbying contracts.

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