(Boise, ID) – Transparent Idaho continues to add to its data offerings by launching an updated city page, giving citizens unprecedented access to financial and salary data from Idaho’s 198 cities. This update underscores the State Controller’s Office’s dedication to increasing transparency and making citizen’s access to public data even easier.
Transparent Idaho is revolutionizing how citizens access information, allowing them to quickly explore data from all cities in one convenient location; eliminating the cumbersome process of visiting 198 different websites and submitting lengthy public records requests to each individual city. This also allows citizens to easily view data across multiple cities on a single website.
“A government’s foundation is the trust of its citizens. This new city page is a game-changer, making city data more accessible than ever. In the past, citizens had to navigate a complex public records request process to gain insights. Now, this user-friendly interface empowers everyone to easily compare data across cities and see exactly how their tax dollars are spent,” said Brandon Woolf, State Controller.
The updated page offers key insights into city expenditures, departmental budgets, fund balances, audits, and salaries. This level of transparency allows citizens to better understand how local governments function and allows our citizens to engage with their local government like never before.
The State Controller’s Office partnered with In Time Tech, headquartered in Idaho, to develop the new interface, ensuring that city data is displayed in a clear, easy-to-use and navigate manner on Transparent Idaho.
“Transparency isn’t just about providing data; it’s about partnering with every level of government in building trust with our citizens,” said John Iasonides, Deputy Controller. “We’re grateful to the Association of Idaho Cities and the city leaders who contributed their efforts toward bringing this vision to life.”
For more information, visit the newly launched city page on our Transparent Idaho website.