How much of a time commitment is required to create and maintain a transparent site?
Most local governments report that it takes very little time to post documents on their website. The budget and financial report are annual documents, and are usually available in electronic format, or can readily be converted into an electronic format, such as pdf., that can be easily posted online. Other documents may need to be posted more frequently, such as the check register. Recurring documents, such as the check register, will require more time due because confidential data must be removed before posting. The time and cost may vary, depending on the number of checks processed and complexity of the accounting system used.
