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Transparency and Public Accountability
These initiatives build trust among both our internal and external
stakeholders—especially Wisconsin taxpayers—and highlight our
commitment to use resources responsibly.
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BACKGROUND:
We understand that strong community relationships are the building blocks of success, so we must work closely with those engaged with the DOC. Our initiatives in this area help us fulfill our mission to serve the people of Wisconsin with transparency by allowing them to be part of the decision-making process. We will focus on building trust among internal and external stakeholders to demonstrate our commitment to responsible and accountable decision-making in matters involving our staff, Persons in Our Care and Wisconsin taxpayers.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Reallocated staff positions to expand the Office of Public Affairs,
adding three new positions in the areas of constituent services,
stakeholder engagement and digital/social media, enhancing both
internal and external outreach efforts
Reorganized the open records process for the agency
Increased engagement efforts with both staff and criminal justice
advocacy groups in the community, enhancing the agency’s
capacity to generate and maintain support for its mission and
strategic initiatives
Made key additions to the agency’s public website, including a
COVID-19 page/dashboard and a Town Halls page, helping both the
public and staff stay up-to-date with agency-related topics
Utilized Zoom teleconferencing software to host three virtual town
hall events with the Secretary during the last half of 2020, obtaining
valuable input on DOC initiatives from various stakeholders