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Commission staff demonstrate contracts dashboard as public commenters press for vendor transparency

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Staff demonstrated an in-progress Tableau dashboard intended to publish contract and grant allocations; public speakers praised transparency but raised concerns about prior sole-source awards and the need for clearer disclosure of subcontracting, incumbent vendors and small-business participation.

Commission staff demonstrated an interactive Tableau dashboard on Sept. 18 that displays the commission's grants and contract allocations and remaining balances. The presentation was part of a wider update on the commission's contracts, grants and transparency efforts.

Lauren Quintero (acting deputy of administration and performance management) and budget staff showed how the dashboard will allow users to filter by funding category, fiscal year and individual contract, and to view obligations versus expenditures. Staff said the tool is a work in…

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