Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, substantially strengthened in 2008, created the Office of Open Records to hear appeals and promote transparency.

Requires meetings of agencies to be open to the public, with notice, agendas, and limited executive session exceptions.

Comprehensive code with strong transparency requirements. Formal competitive sealed bidding above $10,500 for commodities, $35,700 for services (indexed). Significant small diverse business (SDB) participation requirements. PA eMarketplace. Sunset Act creates periodic contract review requirements.