The document discusses government transparency from different perspectives. It argues that transparency may not align with governments' typical goals of maintaining authority, increasing size and influence, and keeping their mission ambiguous. However, transparency could clarify a government's mission if implemented properly. The document suggests that while transparency has benefits, governments often ignore best practices.

1. Good Evening. I’m from the Government and I’m here to help you. Think: Transparency

2. The Nugget: Why you came to this Where 2.0 Conference, but don’t know it quite yet. ∑ i ?! ( fips * ) = i = ?! (foia) TILL THE COWS COME HOME * - INSERT YOUR FAVORITE GOVT. ENTITY HERE. Still thinking about TRANSPARENCY? Good, I knew you were.

3. What is the Mission of Government ? Maintenance of Authority . “… Many of the actions of politicians and civil servants can be explained by the need to maintain and enhance their power.” Administration. “…Governments supervise the resolution of conflicting interests, the workings of the political process, the enforcement of laws and rights, and the monitoring of national income and international trade; they regulate economic and social relationships among individuals and private organizations; and they carry out enterprises such as production of military goods, provision of postal services, and ownership of power utilities and public works.” Have a laugh at the horror of things to come.

4. What is the Mission of Government ? (cont.) Maintenance of Authority . “… Many of the actions of politicians and civil servants can be explained by the need to maintain and enhance their power.” Administration. “…Governments supervise the resolution of conflicting interests, the workings of the political process, the enforcement of laws and rights, and the monitoring of national income and international trade; they regulate economic and social relationships among individuals and private organizations; and they carry out enterprises such as production of military goods, provision of postal services, and ownership of power utilities and public works.”

5. But what is it really ? (handy unfiltered version) 1) Primary Objective - Protect /Justify Budget. We’re all in this together

6. 2) Continually increase size and sphere of influence. 3) Actively maintain ambiguity of mission (see above). But what is it really ? (handy unfiltered version) Suspicion breeds confidence

7. Does transparency fit in with this model or definition ? 1) Primary Objective - Protect /Justify Budget. Analyzes, Questions, Challenges Budget

8. 2) Continually increase size and sphere of influence. Does transparency fit in with this model or definition ? (cont.) Challenges Size and Scope

9. 3) Actively maintain ambiguity of mission (see above). Does transparency fit in with this model or definition ? (cont.) Seeks to clarify mission

10. Does transparency fit in with this model or definition ? Government Transparency ELVIS Anti-ELVIS: Michael J. Fox Sexy, powerful, ubiquitous, timeless, unchallenged, uninterested in stem-cell research Dorky, weakling, tedious, fades quickly from popular consciousness, keen on stem-cell research

11. Does transparency fit in with this model or definition ? Government Transparency ELVIS Anti-ELVIS: Michael J. Fox Sexy, powerful, ubiquitous, timeless, unchallenged, uninterested in stem-cell research Dorky, weakling, tedious, fades quickly from popular consciousness, keen on stem-cell research

12. The new Administration and Transparency

13. The new Administration and Transparency

14. The new Administration and Transparency

15. Transparency: A 2-edged blade? 2 organizations that provide objective analysis of both sides of transparency and ways to work around them (e.g. best practices)

16. Governments Ignore Best Practices as a Rule

17. When it’s good, it can be very good.

18. Transparency: Some make it cut on both sides… Didn’t someone ask, “How can we monetize this conference ?” Remember the Nugget

19. Instead of playing Farmville FOIA till the Cows Come Home with the Bacon We’re all in this together so let’s spread it around a little, huh ?

20. A Public Information Request Today is Money in the Bank Tomorrow