This report includes eleven model executive orders that Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo can use to open up New York State government, increase the accountability of state agencies and reduce barriers to voting. The orders are centered on the basic goal of empowering the citizenry with more and better information about what its government is doing, and how it is spending tax payer dollars. During his campaign, Governor-elect Cuomo pledged to make fundamental reforms to end the dysfunction in Albany. These model orders are specific, realistic actions he can use to launch his reform efforts.