• Mission
• Abstract
• Overview
• Information Breeds Communication
• Creating 10,000 Auditors
• Keeping it in Perspective
• Culpability
• Is Local Gov't This Important?
• Size
• Economic Power
• Sharing Information
• What's Available Now
• Focus
• Needs
• Appendix A: Significance of the Eye/Pyramid symbol
• Appendix B: WNY counties
• Appendix C: List of WNY Municipalities
• Appendix D: Example: List of Municipalities in Allegany County, N.Y.

Appendix A

What is the significance of the symbols on the back of the one-dollar bill? Of particular interest is the eye and the pyramid. It seems relavent for our currency, and it seems equally relevant for the mission of FAIR Government.

The eye and the pyramid shown on the reverse side of the one-dollar bill are in the Great Seal of the United States. The Great Seal was first used on the reverse of the one-dollar Federal Reserve note in 1935. The Department of State is the official keeper of the Seal. They believe that the most accurate explanation of a pyramid on the Great Seal is that it symbolizes strength and durability. The unfinished pyramid means that the United States will always grow, improve and build. In addition, the "All-Seeing Eye" located above the pyramid suggests the importance of divine guidance in favor of the American cause. The inscription ANNUIT COEPTIS translates as "He (God) has favored our undertakings," and refers to the many instances of Divine Providence during our Government's formation. In addition, the inscription NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM translates as "A new order of the ages," and signifies a new American era.

• symbolizes strength and durability;
• unfinished pyramid means that the United States will always grow, improve and build;
• the "All-Seeing Eye" located above the pyramid suggests the importance of divine guidance in favor of the American cause
• inscription NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM translates as "A new order of the ages," and signifies a new American era.

A new American era, with American's getting complete and accurate local government budget data, is why this symbol was chosen for FAIR.