The City of Richardson has earned its sixth and final Transparency Star from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, achieving full distinction in the statewide Transparency Stars program. The program recognizes local governments that go above and beyond in providing clear, accessible, and comprehensive public information.
Last year, the Comptroller’s Office added a sixth category to the Transparency Stars program. With this latest recognition in Open Government & Compliance, Richardson continues its standard of excellence by continuing to achieve recognition in all categories, that include:
- Traditional Finances,
- Contracts & Procurement,
- Economic Development,
- Public Pensions,
- Debt Obligations, and
- Open Government & Compliance.
“This recognition reflects our long-standing commitment to transparency and accountability,” said City Manager Don Magner. “We believe that building public trust starts with making municipal operations open and accessible to everyone. Earning all six Transparency Stars is not just a badge of honor, it’s a symbol of the high standards we set for ourselves and our promise to uphold them for the people we serve.”
The Comptroller’s Office launched the Transparency Stars program in 2016 to spotlight cities, counties, and school districts making significant progress toward greater openness. Richardson was the second city in Texas to earn all five available stars when the program began. Now, with this sixth and final star, the City becomes one of only 12 statewide, out of 242 recognized participants, to achieve full six-star status.
Richardson’s financial transparency website: www.cor.net/transparency
Transparency Stars program: www.comptroller.texas.gov/transparency/local/stars
