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Joe Torsella

Joseph M. Torsella (born October 8, 1963) is an American politician and former diplomat, who served as the Pennsylvania treasurer from 2017 to 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Torsella was the U.S. representative to the United Nations for Management and Reform (with the rank of ambassador) from 2011 to 2014. He previously was president and CEO of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia from 1997 to 2003 and again from 2006 to 2008. He was the chairman of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education from 2008 through 2011. Torsella was elected as Pennsylvania Treasurer in 2016, losing re-election in 2020 to Republican Stacy Garrity.

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• Di@vgeia - The Transparency Portal - Publication of Government Acts and Decisions - Observatory of Public Sector Innovation

  Monitoring and Control The transparency portal is a powerful tool for reporting and is used by Greek controlling bodies to observe legality and good administration in the public sector, investigate complaints, detect and track down corruption and maladministration phenomena. For example, the Controllers working for the Inspectors-Controllers Body for Public Administration (ICPA) have access to reports from the transparency portal to monitor legality and good administration in public legal entities. In addition, complaints that are received through the online communication tool of the programme are forwarded to the Controllers of the ICPA. A ticketing system is used to ensure the effective information flow of the complaints and any other feedback received by the Citizens. [...] This programme can potentially be replicated to any governmental or non-governmental organisation aiming to enhance corporate and government transparency by permitting the monitoring of all administrative decisions. It is applicable to all types of organizations (Multinationals, Governments and NGO’s). It is suitable for large organizations that need internal or external transparency, which permits target communities of users to review all decisions. The platform operates as a transparent ‘middleware’ between an organization’s information systems and the external or internal stakeholders. All decisions are assigned to an organization wide unique transaction code. [...] Clarity Institutions in the Greek government upload their acts and decisions on the Transparency Portal. Each document is digitally signed and assigned a unique number ensuring that acts and decisions are not valid unless published online. An open data tool enables the re-use of published information. The direct accountability brought by means of the Portal upon the administration, provides fewer opportunities for corruption since citizens and interested parties can monitor the publications and report potential maladministration issues. ## Innovation Summary ### Innovation Overview The Di@vgeia programme was launched in 2010 with the aim to compel all government institutions to publish their acts and decisions on the internet in order to make them fully available to the public.

• Brazil’s Open Budget Transparency Portal

  In 2004, the Brazilian Office of the Comptroller General (CGU) created the Transparency Portal, a tool that aims to increase fiscal transparency of the Brazilian Federal Government through open government budget data. Developed in partnership with the Federal Data Processing Service, the Transparency Portal relies on the collaboration of diverse ministries and bodies of the Federal Public Administration to advance transparency and to offer a tool that stimulates citizen participation. As the quality and quantity of data on the portal have improved over the past decade, the Transparency Portal is now one of the country’s primary anti-corruption tools, registering an average of 900,000 unique visitors each month. The project is regarded as one of the most important e-government initiatives [...] Changing Climate for Corruption The Transparency Portal’s launch and evolution have taken place within a broader trend of rising intolerance for corruption in Brazil. The 2012 convictions in the country’s Mensalao scandal, and prosecutors’ willingness to target top officials in the Petrobras scandal, both indicate a possible end to a climate of impunity for corrupt officials. This welcome trend cannot, of course, be directly attributed to the Transparency Portal; it is the result of a number of changes in Brazilian society and politics. But the launch and widespread use of the portal can be considered both a result of Brazil’s movement toward greater transparency, as well as one of the dynamic forces continuing to nudge the movement forward today. [...] According to the CGU website, today the portal is “a channel through which citizens can monitor the financial implementation of government programs at the federal level.” The goal is “to increase the transparency of public management, enabling citizens to track and monitor how public money is being used.”17 Care has been taken to make sure the information contained on the portal is easily accessible to the public, for example without requiring a username or password. In addition, specialized financial information like budgets is presented in a way that is easy for laypeople to analyze and understand. “Many legal and budget-related terms, in particular, are very complicated,” says portal coordinator Otávio Moreira de Castro Neves. “We try to present them in a language and format that the

• Transparency Portal | Office of the Washington State Treasurer

  Washington has many state agencies, each with a different focus and objectives. Each one produces fiscal data that is publicly available, but not always easy to find. The Transparency Portal is designed to help direct you to the information you are looking for, no matter which agency created the data. Choose a topic of interest below and get connected with information resources on the topic you're looking for. Treasury Data Financial data and reports in this section are produced by the Office of the State Treasurer. Treasury Annual Reports Treasury Monthly Financial Reports 2026 Debt and Credit Analysis State Finance Committee Documents Public Deposit Protection Commission Reports [...] U.S. flag An official website of the Washington state government The .gov means it’s official. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. The site is secure. The ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Washington State Treasurer - Mike Pellicciotti Washington State Treasurer - Mike Pellicciotti Menu # Transparency Portal Find financial data and reports pertaining to Washington state finances produced by the Office of the State Treasurer and other Washington state agencies. ## Find Data and Information About Washington's Public Finances

• ITP: Home

  Frequent Searches ## ITP Home # Indiana Transparency Portal The Indiana Transparency Portal is an online resource for government financial transparency administered by the State Comptroller’s Office in partnership with state agencies. Assets Learn more about equipment, properties, vehicles and other assets owned by the State of Indiana Contracts Find and review contracts entered into by state agencies and elected offices Employees Discover state employment information and employee salaries Finances Learn more about state expenditures, liabilities and reserves Local Government Explore financial information for local units of government and school corporations Vendors Discover what companies and individuals are doing business with the State of Indiana ## Agency Contacts

• What is Public Transparency? - Portal da Transparência Pública

  In the Angolan context, the Public Transparency Portal was launched in Luanda in 2022, marking a significant step towards a more transparent and accountable administration. This portal, an initiative of PRO BONO ANGOLA, allows citizens to access detailed information on acts of public management, from the construction of infrastructure to the allocation of resources for cleaning and sanitation services. This concrete example highlights how public transparency can be implemented to empower citizens and encourage government accountability. Public transparency plays a crucial role in a democratic society for several reasons: : [...] : The existence of the Public Transparency Portal demonstrates the commitment to these principles. By providing citizens with accessible and detailed information on public management, PRO BONO ANGOLA is promoting a culture of responsibility, participation, trust and civic engagement of citizens in matters of public interest. Public transparency strengthens institutions, brings leaders closer to the governed, increases the country’s credibility with its international partners (creditors, investors and governments) and strengthens democracy. [...] Ultimately, public transparency is a powerful tool for strengthening democracy, promoting accountability and fighting corruption. As more countries and communities adopt this approach, it is possible to create an enabling environment for social, economic and political progress. The creation of the Public Transparency Portal is a promising step towards a more open, participatory and accountable future. Text revised on August 09, 2023, at 13h14′ Bartolomeu Milton