Transparency & Accountability
Full Implementation Plan (2026-2031)
Timeline: Years 1-5*
Goal Statement:
Make ward-level work visible, traceable, and open to public scrutiny, so residents can see exactly what's being done with their trust and their resources. No hidden decisions. No off-record transactions. Just clear, honest accounting.
Why This Matters for Feydhoo-Magudhoo
Trust is built in the open. When people can see where money goes, how decisions are made, and what progress looks like, they don't have to guess. They don't have to rely on rumors. They can judge for themselves. This pillar is about making that possible: systematic transparency that outlasts any one person.
Legal Basis Summary:
Public finance rules drive reporting discipline. Procurement and spending must comply with the national public finance framework. The Auditor General audits government institutions and promotes public accountability under the Audit Act (2007) and Constitution Article 212. The Decentralization Act (Law 7/2010) requires proper management of accounts and council financial autonomy. All programs here implement these legal requirements in plain language for public benefit.
Program 5A: Open Council - Public Dashboards & Procurement Transparency
What it is:
A systematic approach to publishing ward information, projects, budgets, procurement, decisions—so residents can track what's happening in real time.
Key Deliverables:
Deliverable: Establish data collection systems from ward and council sources
Time: Months 1-3
Legal Basis: Administrative responsibility
Deliverable: Create publishing routine (website, notice board, social media)
Time: Months 2-3
Legal Basis: Transparency commitment
Deliverable: Launch first Quarterly Dashboard
Time: Month 3
Legal Basis: Public accountability
Deliverable: Begin publishing all tender awards publicly
Time: Months 3-60
Legal Basis: Procurement transparency under Public Finance Regulation
Deliverable: Publish project progress updates for all island-related projects
Time: Months 3-60
Legal Basis: Service monitoring responsibility
Deliverable: Begin publishing council meeting summaries in plain language
Time: Months 3-60
Legal Basis: Public access to information
Deliverable: Achieve full coverage of all major projects in dashboard
Time: Months 3-12
Legal Basis: Scaled implementation
Deliverable: Mature practices into standard operating procedure
Time: Year 2 - 5
Legal Basis: Institutionalization
Deliverable: Publish townhall summaries for those unable to attend
Time: Within 1 week of each meeting
Legal Basis: Accessibility commitment
Key Dependencies:
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Data collection discipline from all programs
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Tender documentation availability
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Staff capacity for dashboard and venue access
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Consistent application across all programs
Success Indicators:
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Dashboard template designed by Month 2
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First Quarterly Dashboard published Month 3
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All subsequent dashboards published on schedule
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All tender awards published with vendor and timeline
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Council meeting summaries published within 1 week
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4 townhalls held each year
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Townhall summaries published
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Issues documented and tracked to resolution
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Positive resident feedback on transparency
Program 5B: Audit-Ready Finances & Legal Compliance
What it is:
Ensuring all ward spending follows public finance laws and is fully prepared for Auditor General review at all times—not just at audit time.
Key Deliverables:
Deliverable: Ensure all spending follows Public Finance Act requirements
Time: Ongoing
Legal Basis: Public Finance Act (2006) compliance
Deliverable: Maintain proper internal controls for all transactions
Time: Ongoing
Legal Basis: Public Finance Regulation requirements
Deliverable: Keep complete records of all procurement and payments
Time: Ongoing
Legal Basis: Record-keeping under audit framework
Deliverable: Cooperate fully with Auditor General reviews
Time: As scheduled
Legal Basis: Audit Act (2007) requirement
Deliverable: Address any audit findings promptly
Time: Within required timeline
Legal Basis: Accountability obligation
Deliverable: Publish audit results and responses publicly
Time: Upon completion
Legal Basis: Transparency commitment
Deliverable: Implement any recommended improvements
Time: Following each audit
Legal Basis: Continuous improvement
Key Dependencies:
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Staff trained in public finance requirements
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Consistent record-keeping discipline
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Clear delegation of financial authority
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Audit schedule coordination
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Management commitment to compliance
Success Indicators:
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No major audit findings
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All findings addressed promptly
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Audit reports published publicly
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Staff demonstrates finance knowledge
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Records complete and accessible
Program 5C: End of Term Accountability and Transition
What it is:
A commitment to ending the term as transparently as it began—with full documentation, honest assessment, and smooth transition to whoever follows.
Key Deliverables:
Deliverable: Document all programs with lessons learned
Time: Years 4-5
Legal Basis: Institutional memory
Deliverable: Prepare complete financial records for final audit
Time: Year 5
Legal Basis: Audit Act requirement
Deliverable: Publish full 5-year impact report
Time: Year 5, Q4
Legal Basis: Public accountability
Deliverable: Create documented transition plan for next council
Time: Year 5, Q4
Legal Basis: Responsible governance
Deliverable: Make all records accessible to successors
Time: Upon transition
Legal Basis: Continuity of governance
Key Dependencies:
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Consistent documentation throughout term
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Program records maintained
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Financial records complete
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Staff continuity for transition support
Success Indicators:
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5 - year impact report published
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Transition plan documented and ready
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All records accessible
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Smooth handover to next council