Published on March 11, 2025
The Texas Comptroller recently recognized Addison as a Transparency Trailblazer. This designation honors local governments that have achieved all possible Transparency Stars. Fewer than 20 local governments have reached the pinnacle of the Transparency Stars program — a program that stands alone in establishing a national standard for financial transparency and accountability.
The Transparency Star program was started in 2016 by the Texas Comptroller to encourage all county and local governments, as well as school districts, to provide greater transparency in their financial operations. The goal is to encourage local governments to provide clear and meaningful financial information in the areas of traditional finance, debt obligations, public pensions, contracts and procurement, and economic development. Addison's Finance Department provides multiple resources for tracking expenditures and incoming funds on the Town's website.