Comptroller Unveils Transparency Star Award Program

What entities can participate in the Transparancy Star Award Program?  cities, counties and other local governments

What does the Transperancy Star Program honor? local governmental entities that “go the extra mile in opening their books to the public. “

How are stars awarded? Local governemntal entities can use the online application to apply for recognition in five important transparency areas

What is the Comptroller’s Office looking for to award stars? 

• user-friendly
• graphics
• visualizations
•  downloadable datasets

Transparency Stars website