LESOTHO n = 20 Yes No Additional Information s 5. Did the institution provide all of the information requested? (If partially please mark ‘No’, indicate in ‘Additional Information’ how much of the information requested was supplied) s 6. Did the institution provide written reasons for the refusal of information? (If information was not refused, please contact institution to find out what the policy is in this regard – if they supply written reasons for refusal mark ‘Yes’) 7. Did the institution disclose information about its operations, budgets, structure etc. s 8. Did the authority provide information without questioning the aims and motivations of the applicant? s 9. Did the institution acknowledge your request for information within 7 days? s s 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? Total Score: 8/20 8. Office of the Prime Minister CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE http://www.gov.ls/pm/ The Office of the Prime Minister does not have an independent website. However, some information about the ministry is posted on the government website. n = 20 Yes No Partial s 1. Does this website contain up to date information? Additional Information Captures recent events 2. Does the website contain the following: a) A description of its powers, as well as data on the organisational structure, the functions, and the responsibilities of the administration? s b) A list of laws, Acts etc. issued within the scope of its powers? s c) Reports, policies, programs? s d) Budget and expenditure? s e) Information about procurement procedures, signed contracts? s Tenders are listed f) Vacancy and employment procedures? s Job vacancy list available g) The name and address, telephone number, and the working hours of the respective institution? s h) The contact details of public officials? s i) A mechanism to request and receive a response to electronic messages and requests for information? Total Score: 4/20 34 Only switchboard line and toll free number s