USC Report Calls For Different Open Data Ratings  - Media Impact Project

"Cities and other government jurisdictions need detailed criteria and standards to help them efficiently develop their open data initiatives, according to a report released today by Open Data LA, a project of the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. The report, The State of Open Data in Los Angeles County:  A Framework,  proposes that governments define open data success based on measurable indicators of a city’s level of open data expertise and leadership in driving sustainable open data initiatives.  The framework suggests revising and blending two sets of existing criteria – the U.S. City Open Data Census ratings and the financial transparency criteria developed by CALPIRG, a public interest research group.  Eight incorporated cities in Los Angeles County are rated under the revised criteria, including the city of Los Angeles, which currently holds the top ranking in the census ..."