Franklin Township Joins OhioCheckbook.com

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague today announced that Franklin Township’s (Brown County) online checkbook has been added to OhioCheckbook.com. 

Treasurer Sprague recognizes the value in continuing the legacy of the Ohio Checkbook, viewing it as a great resource in the quest for greater transparency in government.  

“Greater transparency leads to citizens becoming more confident in their government institutions,” said Treasurer Sprague. “Ohioans have a right to know how their tax money is being spent, and we are proud to have Franklin Township join Ohio Checkbook as a partner in leading our state towards a more transparent future.”

Franklin Township is the eighth township in Brown County to join OhioCheckbook.com. Franklin Township’s online checkbook includes over 327 individual transactions that represent more than $300,000 in spending throughout 2016 and 2017. 

“We are glad to be joining the Ohio Checkbook program.  The hardworking people of this community entrust us to spend their hard earned dollars wisely,” said Franklin Township Fiscal Officer Tracy Berry.  “This transparency tool will give them the confidence that we take our jobs seriously and are careful with their money.” 

Launched in 2014, OhioCheckbook.com became the first resource aiming to make all state spending information available online. For three years running, Ohio has been recognized by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group with the number one government transparency ranking in the country.

Since its launch, OhioCheckbook.com has garnered the interest of those hoping to learn more about how Ohio’s tax dollars are spent. As of December 2018, there have been more than 1,040,000 searches on the site, and the Treasurer’s office continues working with local governments and constituents to leverage the site’s capabilities.

The Treasurer’s office will continue partnering with OpenGov, a leading Silicon Valley government technology company, to provide residents of Ohio with the ability to view and search local government expenditures in a user-friendly, digital format.

For more information or to view your local government website, visit the Local Government option on OhioCheckbook.com or click on FranklinTownshipBrown.OhioCheckbook.com.