Openness and transparency can act as a disincentive to corruption. Government agencies, data wranglers, journalists and even citizens can access a comprehensive online platform to analyse and participate in public budgets.
When budget data are too complex for citizens and decision-makers to decipher, it becomes impossible for them to formulate valid opinions and make a stance against government policy if they wish. To avoid this situation, fiscal data sets should be simple, easy to comprehend and, above all, accessible.
Further details: New online platform to make public budgets more transparent