Transparency
Five Nevada entities listed on Recovery Act's 'noncompliance' report
Local officials say 'system issues,' reporting confusion led to noncompliance
Local officials blame 'system issues' for the reporting delay.
The Nevada Piglet Book 2012
When the government controls society’s resources, it becomes about who you know, not what you know. As resources are politicized, they get doled out to those with political pull to the detriment of the average citizen. That’s a central lesson of this biennium’s Piglet Book.
'Panicking' Obama administration injured U.S., Nevada homeowners
Treasury brass opened door for phony 'trial' mortgage modifications
US Treasury brass opened door for phony 'trial' mortgage modifications.
'Horrifying results' of HAMP laid at U.S. Treasury's door
Foreclosed Nevada homeowners now dubious about government 'help'
Foreclosed Nevada homeowners now dubious about government 'help.'
Four years late: Obama campaign pays its bill to cash-strapped NV school district
What was it: in-kind contribution or unpaid campaign debt?
Was it an in-kind contribution or unpaid campaign debt?
Bad for politicians, but good for Nevada
Increased lobbying and campaign-finance transparency are badly needed
More transparency is needed in both lobbying and campaign finance.
Metro kept back report on Arroyo investigation
Asserts report to sheriff is exempt from state law
Metro asserts report is exempt from open-records law.
TransparentNevada reveals inflated salaries for government employees
More than 1,000 government employees made over $200,000 in total compensation in 2011
More than 1,000 government employees made over $200,000 in 2011.
TransparentNevada reviews how agencies respond to information requests
Clark County School District distinguishes itself by refusals to participate
Clark County School District the only government agency that refuses to participate.
Transparency protects taxpayers
Sunshine Week a reminder of the importance of open government
Open government can help save taxpayer money.
