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Resources: Basics of NYS Government
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What is Project Sunlight?
Project Sunlight is a website designed to promote your right to know and monitor government decision-making. The website – the first of its kind in New York State - offers a new prototype for how government should make information available in today’s “digital democracy.” The website promotes transparency in government by making easily accessible information about individual Elected Officials, campaign finance activities, legislation, lobbyists, state contracts, and registered corporations and charities. You may perform advanced searches and examine seven different datasets or follow simple search options to easily explore governmental information. The website also offers educational videos and materials to inform you about the basic laws governing official conduct as well as an instructional video on how to use the website. To view how to use this website, click here.
How does Project Sunlight work?
Project Sunlight is in its first phase. During this initial phase, different data has been collected from various state agencies, standardized, and made available to you on a comprehensive, easy-to-search website. You have the ability to search for information related to an individual Elected Official, campaign finance activities, legislation, lobbying activity, recipients of state government contracts, and registered corporations and charities. The website is designed with all users in mind. Advanced Search options allow users to simultaneously search all available databases while Basic Search options allow users to follow simple search results and educate themselves on Elected Officials, lobbyists and legislation. To learn more about How To Use this website, click here.
How do I access educational information on this website?
Currently, Project Sunlight allows you to search data related to a Elected Official, campaign finance, legislation, lobbying activity, registered corporations, recipients of state government contracts, corporations and charities. The website also offers educational videos on relevant laws, an educational glossary, and basic information on how state government works. In order to access these materials, go to the “information” option on the homepage. You can do so by clicking here or go directly to available educational videos by clicking here.
How can I submit comments about Project Sunlight?
Unveiling Project Sunlight is the first step. The next step is to conduct a civic dialogue with New Yorkers on ways to improve Project Sunlight. This website is designed to receive your thoughts and comments. It is our plan to incorporate your ideas and further strengthen the website by the end of the calendar year. To submit your comments, please click here
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All of the information provided by Project Sunlight has been obtained from various state agencies that collect and maintain the records. Project Sunlight's staff has tried to ensure that the various databases presented here are accurate, complete and timely. However, because of an inherent dependence on other entities, errors and/or inconsistencies may occur from time to time. For a more detailed disclaimer click here or click here to contact us with a specific question or comment. To read our complete PRIVACY POLICY, please click here.
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