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

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

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)

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

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