In Latvia, a new initiative proposed by the association 'Sabiedrība par atklātību – Delna' aims to mandate that state and municipal institutions publish the salary details of their employees monthly on their websites, along with the names of the employees. This initiative is seen as a way to increase transparency in public salaries and to reduce the potential for corruption. While not all members of the Saeima were in agreement, there was a consensus that the issue warranted discussion.

Currently, public officials in Latvia are required to disclose their income, with the salaries of these officials published monthly and income declarations submitted annually. However, the salaries of other state and municipal employees are not publicly disclosed, being limited to information about salary systems and job categories. The proposal by Delna seeks to change this by broadening the transparency requirements to include all public sector employees, which could foster greater public trust in government institutions.

As the Saeima prepares to address this initiative, it highlights an ongoing conversation in Latvia about the importance of transparency in governance and public accountability. The outcome of this discussion could significantly impact how public sector compensation is viewed and managed, potentially leading to greater scrutiny of government practices and enhanced public confidence in the integrity of the public service.