Open Data in Philippines Local Government Units (Asia regional meeting - update presentation)

The Open LGU Research Project http://www.lguopendata.ph

This project is implemented by Step Up Consulting Services.

http://www.steupconsultants.com

The Open LGU Research Project

Opening the Gates: Will Open Data Initiatives Make Local

Governance in the Philippines More Transparent?

http://www.lguopendata.ph/

http://www.steupconsultants.com/




The last 3 months.....

Website is up!

http://www.lguopendata.

ph

D. Ask: What do you know of

this policy?

YES

C. Prompt: You are given a list of government documents. Please tell me which of these you know to be part of the FDP? Please enumerate the corresponding CAPITAL LETTERS. (Encircle 1 or 2.)

H.Whether AWARE or NOT,Prompt: which of these documents have you seen? How were you able to access these documents? Format? (Encircle the corresponding number 3, 4, or 5. Encircle 6 for NOT SEEN.)

K.SEEN at least one document?

G. Ask: Which of these documents have you seen? How were you able to access these documents? What format?(Encircle the corresponding number 3, 4, or 5. Encircle 6 for NOT SEEN.)

NO

YES

J. Ask: Were these documents used in your organization?

NO

YES M.Encircle 7 in the USED column of table 1.

I.Encircle 8 in the USED column of table 1.

N. Ask: How is this document used by the organization?

L. Ask: What potential use do you

see of this document for your

organization?

R. END of interview. Thank the respondent for the participation and give the token.

Start with a greeting and an introduction of the

study.

A. Is the participant

attendee of the stakeholders’

mapping?

YES

B. Do a stakeholders’ mapping.Ask what documents s/he wants to be included in the website.

NO

E. Heard/Seen of the Full Disclosure Policy

F. Ask: Have you read

or heard of the Full Disclosure Policy of the

DILG?

NO

O. Found at least one

document in the LGU website?

Q. What are the reasons for not being able to see any of these documents in the LGU website?What changes in the relationship between LGU and the governed may happen if this is fully implemented?

P. Ask the following:1. What difference did you or your organization experience NOW after being able to access these documents through the LGU website?

2. Because information now is available in the LGU website, what changes have you experienced in the relationship with your provincial government?

3. What factors facilitated in the access of the data in the LGU website?

4. What difficulties have you encountered in accessing the government data through the LGU website?

YES

NO

Y N hard copy

soft copy

LGU web

Y N

A Annual Budget Report 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8B Statement of Debt Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8C Statemnt of Receipts and Expenditures

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

D Executive Legislative Agenda 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8E Report on Salaries and Allowances 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8F Quarterly Statement of Cash Flow 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8G Annual Procurement Plan or

Procurement List1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

H Items to Bid 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8I Bid Results on Civil Works, Goods and

Services, and Consulting Services1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

J Abstract of Bids as Calculated 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8K Supplemental Procurement Plan, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8L Irrigation Use and Expenses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8M SEF income and Expenditure Estimates

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

N Report of SEF Utilization 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8O Annual GAD Accomplishment Report 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8P Trust Fund (PDAF) Utilization 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Q 20% Component of the IRA Utilization

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

R Report of Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund

(LDRRMF) Utilization1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

S Comprehensive Land Use Plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

AWARESEEN

USEDYES NOTable 1.

DOCUMENTS

Tools are now FINAL!

Test-run was conducted...

Brochure, tarps, stationery and other communication protocols were already produced








This month.....

• Meeting with mentor on 22 July 2013

• Project launch in one site on 23 July 2013

• Start of data gathering for the first case study

• Negotiation for the endorsement continues






TENSION OF OPPOSITESWhat we have found so far....

Demand

Supply






Data for whom?

“If they intend to inform us, they should have made efforts to let the public know that these data are available and accessible.”

- Cecilia HoffmanConvenor, GWAVE

“The data has always been there for them when they need it. It’s just that its now available online. But ever since, there is always less interest in using it.”

- Jocelyn GongobProvincial Planning and Development Officer






Data in what form?“We need to know

how our taxes are spent. But the way the reports are written confuses us.”

- Fidela MorfeGreat Physician Rehabilitation Center

“Our reports are written in standard formats as required by the national government.”

- Teodorico ReyesProvincial Accountant






What is the intention?“While they publish

invitation to bid documents, it seems, sometimes, that the winning supplier is already predetermined.”

- Roy CangOwner, Cang’s Supermarketand Bethel Guest House

“We made our procurement system transparent through the PhilGEPS.”

- Wilma PadillaBids and Awards Committee Secretariat






Is it the truth?“How can we be sure

that what they upload reflects the real story? How can we be sure that they do not omit the objectionable?”

- Leo MamicpicPresident, FENOR

“These are audited reports. These are verifiable documents. These are all public. Our office is at stake if we do not make it right.”

- Marichu AlpuertoProvincial Budget Officer






QUESTIONS?Many thanks.



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Open Data in Philippines Local Government Units (Asia regional meeting - update presentation)