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Privatized traffic law enforcement systems are spreading rapidly across the United States. As many as 700 local jurisdictions have entered into deals with for-profit companies...
Oct 16, 2011 ReportTax-increment financing (TIF) is a popular tool used by local governments to secure revenue for development projects. Beyond its legitimate uses, it can be misused...
Oct 1, 2011 Report
Recently, West Virginia created their website, TransparencyWV, along Frontier Group's guidelines. Not only did West Virginia take a big step toward Transparency 2.0 by simply...
Sep 30, 2011 Blog PostPrivate sector companies are likely to play a major role in the construction of high-speed rail lines in the United States. Yet, the experience with...
Jul 16, 2011 ReportThe Following the Money series of reports has helped create momentum for increased budget transparency in our state. I’ve even been told that the media...
Jun 8, 2011 Blog PostTax havens are countries with minimal or no taxes, to which U.S.-based multinational firms or individuals transfer their earnings to avoid paying taxes in the...
Apr 16, 2011 ReportThe ability to see how government uses the public purse is fundamental to democracy. State governments across the country have been making their checkbooks transparent...
Mar 16, 2011 ReportThe ability to see how government uses the public purse is fundamental to democracy. Spending transparency checks corruption, bolsters public confidence in government, and promotes...
Oct 16, 2010 ReportThe ability to see how government uses the public purse is fundamental to democracy. Spending transparency checks corruption, bolsters public confidence in government, and promotes...
Oct 1, 2010 ReportWith more local and state governments finding themselves in budget trouble, look for more of these sketchy asset privatization deals in which governments sell off...
Aug 25, 2010 Blog Post
