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Citizens will benefit in a number of ways from provision of both WD GOL services. Benefits include: easier access and availability; time savings in service response; simplified interactions with government; better information leading to increased education, skills, and professional development opportunities; better information leading to increased business opportunities; and other non-quantifiable benefits to clients such as increased accountability and transaparency. WD's flexibility in the types of projects it funds can make it difficult to convey the purpose of a particular program. Fact sheets, project highlights, and news releases on projects supported by G&C funds assist the public in better understanding purpose, expected outcomes, and funding recipients.
Results from the WD Public Website Satisfaction Survey (March 2004) report 54.7% of respondents indicated “satisfied” or “very satisified with their website experience. Another survey will be undertaken once the revitalization is complete, anticipated for 2006/2007.