Baltimore City leaders on Thursday launched a new digital dashboard where residents can view city government spending in real time.
Called Open Checkbook, the civic data tool was a promise of Mayor Brandon Scott’s first 100 days in office. It’s part of an effort to increase transparency in city government and modernize city agencies. At Morgan State University on Thursday morning, Scott, Comptroller Bill Henry and Baltimore City Chief Data Officer Justin Elszasz showcased the new dashboard.
Residents can visit the mayor’s office site or Baltimore’s open data portal to use the dashboard.
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