Item Coversheet

Spotsylvania County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Executive Summary




Meeting Date:
May 9, 2017
Title:
Finance Report on Billing/Invoices for Public Release to Webpage

Agenda Title:
Finance Report on Billing/Invoices for Public Release to Webpage
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Board endorse the release of the County’s first Open Checkbook tool on the County’s website.
Summary:
The County recognizes the importance of delivering strong fiscal management and is committed to providing financial transparency and accountability to its citizens.  Given the breadth of the County’s operations and the complexity of its annual audited financial statements, Finance is seeking ways to improve the degree and ease of how it presents financial information. Finance feels that the addition of this web tool is an important first step in the development of the County’s financial transparency initiative and will continue to make enhancements as necessary.    
Financial Impact:
While no additional funding was necessary in the development of this tool, staff from all County Departments/Constitutional Offices was involved in the implementation process and will continue to be involved on a monthly basis.
Staff Contacts:
Mary Sorrell, Director of Finance; Beckie Forry, Controller
Consequence of Denial/Inaction:
The County will not be able to implement the Open Checkbook tool.
ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescriptionType
Open_Checkbook_Presentation.pptxPresentationPresentation