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Donegal County Council
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17Overall Score:
43%13
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Population (2016):
151,192Transparency
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4The indicators in the Transparency category measure the local authority’s publication practices.
T1
Are minutes of council proceedings provided online and in a timely manner?
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Council Websites
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Was the local authority’s approved annual budget and budget commentary for 2017 available online?
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Council websites
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Does the local authority publish online a searchable database of past and current planning applications, with complete documentation for each application?
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TI Ireland researchers found multiple applications in which the planning officer's reports and/or planning application state that pre-planning consultations took place, but there are no corresponding reports included in the file.
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Council websitesT4
Are written submissions and observations submitted by the public on city and/or county development plans published on the local authority’s website?
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The submissions are referenced in the plan, but not provided online
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Council websitesT5
Are written motions submitted by Councillors on city and/or county development plans published on [the development plan pages of] the local authority’s website?
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No motions found on the development plan pages
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Council WebsitesT6
Does the local authority publish on its website a list of all purchase orders raised for goods and services over €20,000, on a quarterly basis?
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As of 20 November 2017, only Q1 and Q2 were posted.
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Council websitesT7
Does the local authority publish comprehensive information on its procurement process on its website?
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As of 11 December 2017, there is a link to eTenders, but no information on procurement policies or awards
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Council WebsitesT8
Does the local authority periodically publish reports on councillor expenses and payments online?
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Council WebsitesT9
Do the reports on councillor expenses and payments provide sufficient information?
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Councillor attendance is not included
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Council websitesT10
Are councillors’ Donation Statements published online?
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No statements found on the Council's website
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Council websitesT11
Does the local authority publish information online on the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015, including a complete list of its ‘Designated Public Officials’?
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Council websitesT12
Does the local authority’s Chief Executive publish his/her diary?
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No diary found
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Council websitesAccountability
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6The indicators in the Accountability category assess the measures the local authority has in place to promote accountability.
A1
Does the local authority provide a confirmation of receipt of FOI requests within two weeks?
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FOI ResponsesA2
Does the local authority provide a decision on FOI requests within four weeks?
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FOI ResponsesA3
Does the local authority publish a comprehensive protected disclosures policy and procedures on its website?
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There were no protected disclosures policies or procedures online at the time of checking, on 8 August 2017
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Council websitesA4
Does the local authority publish online its annual report on protected disclosures?
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There was no protected disclosures webpage as of 8 August 2017, and no mention in the last annual report
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Council websitesA5
Are the local authority’s audited financial statements published online?
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Council websitesA6
Does the internal audit unit enjoy full operational independence?
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Local Government Audit Service reports, council websites and FOI requestsA7
Did the local authority report that it has procedures in place to investigate alleged contraventions of Part 15 of the Local Government Act 2001 by councillors and relevant employees?
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No procedures shared
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Emails to local authoritiesA8
Was the local authority’s 2016 annual report published online?
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As of 25 July 2017, the latest report posted was from 2015.
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Council websitesA9
Does the Council allow members of the public to attend its monthly meetings?
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Phone calls to local authoritiesA10
Was the Council fully responsive to requests from the public (i.e. in this case TI Ireland)?
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Phone calls and emails to local authoritiesEthics
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3The indicators in the Ethics category measure how prepared the local authority is to fulfil its duty to prevent unethical conduct.
E1
Were the 2016 Registers of Interests for council members available online?
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Some helpful information provided, but no ethics declarations published as of 27 November 2017
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Council websitesE2
Does the local authority have a comprehensive up-to-date page within its website dedicated to ethics and/or governance?
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Council websitesE3
Did the Local Authority report that its Ethics Registrar proactively reviews the completeness of ethics declarations filed in accordance with the Local Government Act 2001?
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Phone calls to local authoritiesE4
Does the local authority maintain and publish summary data on reports received by the Ethics Registrar and/or Chief Executive, with respect to possible contraventions of Part 15 of the Local Government Act, 2001?
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Council websitesE5
Did the local authority report that it has an up-to-date risk management or alert plan, addressing corruption and fraud risks?
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Emails to local authoritiesE6
Does the local authority publish online a risk management or alert plan, addressing corruption and fraud risks?
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Council websitesE7
Did the local authority report that it takes a proactive role in preventing employees from taking on certain positions in the private sector, whether during or following employment?
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Emails to local authoritiesE8
Did the local authority report that it proactively informs individuals of their obligations under the Regulation of Lobbying Act?
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Phone calls/emails to local authorities