Institute in The News: District 86 Receives an “F” for Fiscal Transparency
The Illinois Policy Institute announced last night that School District 86 has received a failing grade when it comes to fiscal transparency. The poor marks come on the heels of a recent audit conducted by the Institute’s Local Transparency Project.
New Trier Township Area Transparency Results, 4 out of 25 Pass
Glenview, Northfield Park District, Glencoe School District 35, and Sunset Ridge District 29 score well on transparency audit.
Barrington Township Area Transparency Results, None Pass Test
An audit of the Barrington Township area in Northwestern Cook County revealed no local government agencies graded received a passing grade on basic online transparency guidelines.
Hanover Township Area Transparency Results, Only 1 of 12 Agencies Pass
An audit of the Hanover Township area in Northwestern Cook County revealed only 1 of 12 local government agencies graded received a passing grade on basic online transparency guidelines.
Palatine Township Area Transparency Results, Only District 211 Passes
District 211 is the only government unit to pass a 10-point transparency test in the Palatine Township area.
Schaumburg Township Area Transparency Results, 4 of 18 receive passing grades
An 6-month follow up audit of the Schaumburg Township area in Northwestern Cook County revealed that still only 4 of 18 local government agencies graded received a passing grade on basic online transparency guidelines.

