Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Transparency Stars

The Transparency Stars program recognizes local governments for going above and beyond in their transparency efforts.  The program recognizes government entities that 1) open their books not only in their traditional finances, but also in the areas of contracts and procurement, economic development, public pensions, and debt obligations; and 2) provide clear and meaningful financial information not only by posting financial documents, but also through summaries, visualizations, downloadable data and other relevant information.

May 2021:  Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the City of Sachse is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program. The City of Sachse received a star in the area of Traditional Finances, which recognizes entities for their outstanding efforts in making their spending and revenue information available.

September 2021: Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced The City of Sachse is the latest local government to achieve specific debt transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program. City of Sachse received a Transparency Star in the area of debt obligations, which recognizes entities whose websites show visual and narrative detail on outstanding debt, tax-supported debt obligations, historical bond elections and more.

 Transparency Stars recognizes local governments that provide easy online access to important financial data. 

“By providing taxpayers with essential debt information in a variety of formats, the City of Sachse has shown a true commitment to Texas taxpayers. This effort achieves the goals set by our Transparency Stars program,” Hegar said. “I am pleased to award the City of Sachse a star for its accomplishments.”

September 2021: Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the City of Sachse is the latest local government to achieve specific transparency goals related to public pensions through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program. City of Sachse received a Transparency Star in the area of public pensions, awarded to local governments whose websites provide visual and narrative explanations of actuarial valuations, contribution rates and benchmark comparisons and meet other criteria.

 Transparency Stars recognizes local governments that provide easy online access to important financial data.

 “City of Sachse should be congratulated for its ongoing commitment to greater public trust. This effort achieves the goals set by our Transparency Stars program,” Hegar said. “Public pension transparency is increasingly important to Texas taxpayers. With this achievement, City of Sachse has shown itself to be a leader in responsible fiscal management.”

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