FL Governor Scott launches website that opens state salary database to public

[1776Forever]

Last Updated: Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:14 PM

http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2011/march/219937/Governor-Scott-launches-website-that-opens-state-salary-database-to-public

TALLAHASSEE --
Governor Rick Scott Thursday launched a new website that will serve the public by providing access to frequently requested public records and other information, including a state employee salary database.

The new website is located at www.FloridaHasARightToKnow.com and contains the following information (and more):

• Public access to state employee salary information.
• Contract records, including approved, denied and “under review” contracts.
• Information on rulemaking status and procedures.
• Annualized retirement benefit calculations of $100,000 and more for state and local employees (personal information redacted).
• Links to other open government resources.

“This useful tool enhances public access to government records so taxpayers can see how their tax dollars are being spent,” said Governor Scott.

Here is the website: http://www.floridahasarighttoknow.com/

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I guess this is lawful from the comments I have received so far. Seemed invasive to me but I guess it isn't.

[brooklynite]

1. My salary has been in the public record in NY for the past couple of years

[1776Forever]

3. OK - thanks, Sounded invasive to me. n/t

[tammywammy]

6. It's all public information

A request would get you the same information, why not put it online so you don't have people wasting their time looking it up for each request for this type of information?

[brooklynite]

9. It is -- but that doesn't make it illegal...

[bluethruandthru]

2. Utah's are online too. n/t

[warrior1]

4. sacbee has done this too

a concerted effort to demonize the public worker.

[madrchsod]

5. illinois is open

[Shagbark Hickory]

7. Does florida have a right to know how much his industries and his contributors benefit/ted from his

tenure?

[Hannah Bell]

8. no. that would be an invasion of privacy. because corporations are people -- special people.