Full disclosure

It's a simple equation: Transparency is only as good as the access available to public documents.

With this in mind, CommonWealth has set up an information page to help residents wade through the state’s public records request system. Here you’ll find detailed information on making public records requests, links to records available online at state websites, as well as links to CommonWealth’s own growing public records database.

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Statements of Financial Interest/Per Diem Payments

2009 SFI Filings 
Financial disclosure filers now online. 

2008 SFI Filings
October 27, 2009
Financial disclosure forms for more than 250 elected and appointed officials in Massachusetts.

Per diem payments
October 27, 2009
These daily stipends paid to senators and representatives for travel, meals, and lodging whether the Legislature is in session or not. You can view them by clicking here; note that each PDF is for multiple lawmakers.

Special Education Data
April 28, 2009
This database contains enrollment, graduation, and budget information related to special education in all of the state’s school districts.