City Of Reno: City Of Reno Launches Digital Budget Book Powered By ClearGov

Press release from the City of Reno:

09/30/2021 11:27 AM

WATCH: City of Reno Digital Budget Book

The City of Reno is announcing the launch of its new website-based Digital Budget Book powered by ClearGov, a leading provider of Budget Cycle Management software for local governments. It can be viewed at Reno.gov/Budget.

Digital Budget Book offers another option in place of PDF or print budget books that can be difficult to navigate and comprehend. The city’s annual budget is now presented online in an intuitive format with interactive graphs and tables designed to make complex financial data more understandable for everyone.

Digital Budget Book is mobile-friendly and ADA-optimized for citizens with disabilities who rely on assistive technology, such as screen readers and voice recognition software. In addition, the book’s format follows Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) best practices, allowing the City of Reno to easily qualify for the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

“The city is proud to have adopted the Digital Budget Book solution as part of our plan to be more transparent, promote community engagement, and improve efficiency,” Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve said. “We strongly encourage residents to visit our Digital Budget Book today to see their tax dollars at work.”

The City of Reno believes that operating with transparency is the foundation of a strong government and fosters positive civic engagement. This new website-based budget
book allows the public to see precisely how funds are generated and allocated, and better understand how the city’s annual budget impacts community programs and the services they care about most. Visitors to the new interactive budget book can easily drill down into the data by department and line item.

In addition to the data being presented in easy-to-understand graphics, Digital Budget Book also provides areas for commentary, where city officials can provide context and explanations about budget data.

“ClearGov is pleased to partner with the City of Reno to create a modern, website-based budget book that’s easy to understand,” said Chris Bullock, CEO of ClearGov. “Residents should be proud of the leadership that the City of Reno has demonstrated by embracing innovation and taking this essential next step toward true clarity and accountability in local government.”

This press release was produced by the City of Reno. The views expressed here are the author’s own.