Articles Tagged: Transparency

Democracy In America 2.0: Just Add Transparency

With great respect for Alexis de Tocqueville, let us consider democracy in America; not the book — but the phenomenon.  The creation of our democratic republic was something bold and new in the world.  For the first time in human history, government was to be strictly limited in its powers and the people were to [...]

Disgraced Politicians Still Costing Taxpayers

The media are reporting that the Massachusetts House of Representatives has already paid over $378,000 to the law firm of Gargiulo/Rudnick for working on the Federal corruption case against former House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi.  The law firm was awarded their contract with the House by DiMasi when he was Speaker, shortly before he resigned [...]

Kamal Jain at the November 2009 Audit the Fed Rally in Boston

The fundamental problem underlying all others which taxpayers face is a lack of government transparency.  Here Kamal Jain goes over the disturbing parallels between the Federal Government, the State Government and the Federal Reserve — a complete lack of transparency and accountability to the people.

All I want for Christmas is a CAFR

Looking back at FY2008 one can plainly see that what our politicians call “the budget” was $26.8 BILLION, total CAFR spending was $50.8 BILLION — $24 BILLION more than what the annual General Appropriations Act covers. What does FY2009 have for its total?

When the Auditor’s Race Matters

The Auditor’s race matters; there is a candidate for Auditor with a clearly-articulated vision for TOTAL transparency and accountability, and the independence the people of our state so desperately need to help them know all that goes on in state government: Kamal Jain. The people need someone inside government who is on their side. Together we can leave no stone unturned, no agency or department unexamined.

Transparency is the ONE key to effective, responsive and efficient government

Transparency is essential to making government responsive, efficient and honest.  Without transparency, we cannot begin to understand the true size and scope of government, or assess its true costs.  Without transparency, we cannot see where government services are inadequately serving the needs of the people, or where there is waste and graft.  Without transparency, we [...]

Campaign site and Citizen Portal

We are very excited to announce the launch of the official Kamal Jain for Auditor campaign web site.  This will be the place where you can follow the candidate, issues, news and commentary.  The site will be updated regularly, and will be as interactive as possible.  We look forward not just to keeping you informed, [...]