Linn County is now using OpenGov, an online budget tool to provide additional transparency to the County’s annual budget and budget process. The OpenGov dashboard allows residents to click through financial information and see how taxpayer dollars are used to fund public programs and services. Linn County’s use of OpenGov is part of the County’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
The dashboard provides an overview of the budget process, expenditure and revenue summary by department, the capital projects budget, and more.
“The launch of the OpenGov dashboard represents a significant step forward in our commitment to transparency and community engagement,” said Linn County Supervisor Chair Kirsten Running-Marquardt. “This innovative tool not only provides our residents with accessible information about their tax dollars, but it does so in a way that’s easy to understand.”
The information in OpenGov has historically been included in the County’s annual budget documents, which are more than 100 pages. The dashboard makes it easier for residents to find budget information quickly or to take their time scrolling through the pages.
Linn County’s fiscal year 2025, which began July 1, 2024, is Linn County’s first budget year using OpenGov. Linn County received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) in recognition of the County’s efforts for the fiscal year 2025 budget presentation. It is Linn County’s 29th consecutive year receiving this prestigious award.
The GFOA awards and the use of OpenGov reflect Linn County’s commitment to meeting and exceeding the highest principles of governmental budgeting through innovative programs and outstanding financial management.
Each year the County’s budget is developed through a series of public meetings, presented to the public during a public hearing, and is then adopted by the Linn County Board of Supervisors.
To view Linn County’s OpenGov budget dashboard, visit LinnCountyIowa.gov.