Transparency Checklist

The Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) has created a multi-point transparency checklist to hold government and elected officials accountable to the citizens and taxpayers, providing a “best practices” framework intended to improve government transparency throughout the state of Illinois. It is the Village of Hazel Crest’s objective to go above and beyond IPI’s requirements, using the transparency checklist as a foundation for open government.

The Hazel Crest Transparency Checklist is as follows:

• Elected Officials
• Village Administrative Staff
• Board Meeting Dates For 2021
• Board Meeting Dates For 2022
• Meeting Information
• llinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• Financial Reports
• Budget
• Financial Audit
• Salary and Benefits
• Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Lobbying & Membership Fees
• Taxes and Fees
• Contracts & Agreements
• Proposed Fiscal Year End 2022 Budget
• Village of Hazel Crest Annual Treasurer Reports
• Fiscal Year 2021
• Village News Releases
• Water Supply & Conservation Information
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reports