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Jason Tashay believes that the justice-technology field must embrace failure and transparency to foster innovation, arguing that sharing lessons from unsuccessful projects is the key to progress.

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Guest: the sector should publish failures and use independent audits to learn faster
Jason Tashay urged practitioners and funders to celebrate failures, publish postmortems and use independent audits so lessons from unsuccessful pilots are shared and not repeated across the field.
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September 26, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Discover how your local sales tax journey unfolds from the checkout to the community treasury, and the surprising factors that can change those distributions!

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Department of Revenue outlines how sales-tax filings become local distributions
Deputy Revenue Commissioner Chester Cook and Tyler Ryan explained how sales taxes are sourced, processed, and distributed monthly; they described audits, late-file adjustments, Prorata (unidentifiable receipts) distributions, and the mechanism for "refunds of local significance."
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September 27, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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House Bill 818 is set to revolutionize transparency in student assessments by requiring public inventories of local tests, giving parents and educators the clarity they deserve.

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Committee adopts amendments to require public reporting on local assessments
House Bill 818, as amended, would require districts to inventory locally required tests and submit schedules and reviews to LDOE, which will compile and publish statewide reports; the committee adopted amendments and reported the bill with amendments.
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May 5, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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The Department of Public Health revealed the intricate process behind handling complaints and license suspensions, raising crucial questions about patient safety and transparency.

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DPH explains how complaints, summary suspensions and notices are handled
Department of Public Health investigators described how complaints are triaged, summary-suspension orders are issued and shared internally, and which actions (reporting to DCP, NPDB, or cease-and-desist orders) the department can take — while saying it does not proactively contact patients about suspensions.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Operation NoDoz is set to unleash demand letters on suspected pandemic fraudsters in Kansas and Missouri starting tomorrow—ignore them at your own peril!

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SBA inspector general: demand letters begin tomorrow under 'Operation NoDoz'
SBA Inspector General Bill Kirk said Operation NoDoz will start issuing demand letters to suspected pandemic loan fraudsters in Kansas and Missouri, urging recipients to respond or face consequences and directing public tips to an OIG hotline.
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September 15, 2026 at 3:10 AM
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Did you know that participation in alternative payment models can drastically change how clinician performance is reported on Medicare profiles?

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How APM participation affects clinician-level public reporting
CMS explained that clinicians participating in certain advanced APMs or qualifying participant pathways may not have clinician-level performance information publicly reported on medicare.gov or in the PDC, while participation indicators and ACO pop-up modals display group-level APM performance.
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September 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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Get ready for a transparent look at clinician performance in 2024, as CMS unveils new measures to help Medicare patients make informed choices!

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CMS outlines what’s publicly reported for CY2024 QPP on Medicare.gov and in the PDC
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) summarized what calendar year 2024 Quality Payment Program (QPP) performance information will appear on Medicare.gov’s compare tool and in the Provider Data Catalog (PDC), including which measures and indicators appear on clinician profile pages and how APM participation affects reporting.
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September 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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As Kent County moves to add four full-time public defense attorneys, residents are demanding stronger oversight and accountability to ensure true representation for the indigent.

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Public raises oversight concerns as board adds four indigent defense attorney positions
After public comment urging independent oversight, the Board adopted resolution 97 to add four full‑time criminal defense attorney positions funded through the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission compliance plan; concerns about reporting, caseloads, and independent complaint review were raised.
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August 29, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Sacramento is ramping up its violence-prevention efforts with a comprehensive strategy and funding overhaul, aiming for community engagement and transparency like never before.

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Sacramento council hears detailed briefing on violence‑prevention strategy, grants and metrics
City staff outlined a coordinated violence‑prevention strategy, funding sources and evaluation plans; council members pressed for clearer public reporting and stronger community involvement in the plan the city expects to finish this autumn.
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August 20, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Fayette County's board is gearing up for a long-term commitment to accountability and transparency following a critical audit—will they meet the challenge?

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Board to develop corrective action plan after audit; members ask for board-level oversight and public reporting
Following Weaver's audit, board members and staff agreed to create a corrective action plan with timelines and public reporting. Several board members urged strong board involvement, documented responses to board questions, and transparent tracking of progress.
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August 7, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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The House Ways and Means Committee has sparked heated debate by advancing the Tax-Exempt Hospital Transparency Act, aiming to shine a light on nonprofit hospital practices amid deep partisan divides.

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After hours of debate, Ways and Means forwards hospital-transparency bill amid partisan objections
HR 9504, requiring expanded public reporting by large tax‑exempt hospitals on charity care, advertising, investments and a hypothetical tax liability calculation for the largest systems, was reported favorably after extensive debate and many failed amendments; opponents warned of burdens on rural and safety‑net providers.
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July 4, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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MaineCare is revolutionizing transparency in nonemergency transportation with a new dashboard that tracks broker performance quarterly!

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MaineCare implements nonemergency transportation dashboard to enhance service transparency
MaineCare launches dashboard to publicly report transportation broker performance indicators quarterly
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May 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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El Paso's sheriff's office is moving forward with a controversial immigration enforcement model, but community advocates are raising alarms about trust and oversight.

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Sheriff’s office outlines limited 287(g) jail program; advocates demand safeguards and public reporting
Chief Deputy Manuel Sodia and county attorneys told the Commissioner's Court they will pursue the least‑intrusive 287(g) (warrant‑service) model required by state SB8, while community groups warned the policy will erode trust and urged strict limits, oversight and public reporting.
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May 25, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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PRB is revolutionizing its IT systems to streamline reporting and enhance efficiency, paving the way for a more transparent future!

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PRB updates IT portal, previews SAO audit and Telfer conference takeaways
PRB staff described an IT modernization project to improve the PORT portal and MET reporting, and the executive director briefed the board on the SAO efficiency audit timeline and Telfer conference takeaways. Staff reported the audit publication is expected Feb. 2026.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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Jim Wells County officials are rallying the community to take charge of debris cleanup after recent storms, urging residents to join the effort for a quicker recovery.

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Dallas officials focus on debris removal and public reporting after recent storm
City discusses debris pickup procedures and damage reporting methods following storm cleanup.
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May 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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The panel is shaking up public reporting with exciting new changes, including clearer summaries and alternative methods for nurseries, setting the stage for a more transparent future in agriculture.

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Panel refines reporting and privacy guidance, flags alternate reporting for nurseries and next steps for public comment
The panel discussed anonymized public reporting tables, adding acreage-bin categories for interpretability, alternate reporting pathways for nurseries and small diversified growers, and set deadlines: cleaned draft by Feb 17 and public-notice timing ahead of a March 11 workshop.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Community members are raising alarms about state housing policies that threaten to increase density in their neighborhoods—are you aware of the changes coming your way?

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Community Voices Concerns Over High Density Development Reports
Public seeks improved reporting on state density development initiatives during community hearings.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Round Lake's financial transparency is on the rise, but experts urge the district to formalize forecasting practices and clarify its fund-balance policies for even greater accountability.

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Consultants praise Round Lake’s transparency, urge formalized forecasting and policy updates
Consultants presenting a financial assurance review praised the district's improved reporting and transparency, recommended codifying forecasting practices and fund-balance policy clarifications, and suggested considering non-spreadsheet forecasting tools; the board discussed and will track implementation of recommendations.
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May 7, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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Salisbury City Council moves forward with a $367,754 CDBG action plan, but members demand clearer targets and accountability for street improvements!

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Council advances Salisbury CDBG action plan after members press for measurable targets
The council voted 4–1 to submit Salisbury's FY2026 CDBG action plan to HUD, but council members urged clearer numeric targets, timelines and public reporting to track progress on street improvements and other priorities.
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May 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Local govts in Pennsylvania (taxpayers) will need to spend an estimated $1 billion per year through 2040 to protect residents from climate impacts. Natural gas drilling generated only $278 million in impact fees in 2022 https://www.act13-reporting.puc.pa.gov/Modules/PublicReporting/Overview.aspx
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August 9, 2023 at 2:09 PM
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Shelby County's ad hoc committee is making bold moves to reform tax abatements, aiming for clearer rules and stronger community engagement before their crucial November meetings.

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Shelby County ad hoc panel narrows PILOT reforms, debates independent oversight and public reporting
An ad hoc Shelby County committee on payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) discussed tightening abatement terms, adding monitoring and public reporting, and agreed to a revised meeting schedule to finalize reform language.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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The recent Auditor General performance audit supports Arizona's A–F accountability system, validating the board's ongoing revisions and paving the way for enhanced transparency and public reporting.

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Auditor General audit largely affirms board’s A–F redesign work; board to pursue indicator scoring and public reporting changes
The Auditor General published a performance audit of Arizona’s A–F school accountability system; board and department officials said the audit’s recommendations align with a year‑long, transparent revision process already underway and outlined next steps including modeling cut‑score options and public reporting improvements ahead of fall/winter finalization.
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June 26, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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Utah’s committee just took a major step toward transparency in Medicaid, pushing for public reporting and independent audits that could reshape how billions are spent!

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Committee approves bill to require more public reporting and audits of Medicaid managed care
HB 566 (first substitute) would require Utah Medicaid managed‑care organizations to provide quarterly public reporting, independent audits, and stronger improper‑payment review processes; the bill received stakeholder support with requests to refine timing and materiality thresholds.
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February 25, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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Carson highlights six crucial TIF bills aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in local economic development—will your community be impacted?

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Presenter summarizes six TIF-related bills, urges transparency and stronger "but‑for" analysis
A presenter at the LPC warned about six active tax-increment finance (TIF) bills that would change reporting, notice and structure of local economic-development tools; he urged robust 'but‑for' analyses and said drafts will be shared with city redevelopment officials.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Utah's Medicaid oversight is in jeopardy as auditors reveal alarming gaps in the Office of Inspector General's performance and accountability.

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Legislative auditors say Medicaid inspector general failed to provide adequate oversight
A performance audit presented to the General Government Appropriations Subcommittee found systemic problems at the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services, including unreliable public reporting, limited coverage of major contractors and inconsistent internal controls. Auditors offered options ranging from adding an oversight board to disb/
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October 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM