Residents of Dartmouth can now explore town budget information through a new online transparency platform designed to provide a clearer view of municipal revenues and spending.
The Town of Dartmouth recently launched the ClearGov budget transparency platform, according to a community announcement. The online tool presents financial data in a visual format intended to help residents better understand how the municipal budget is developed and how public funds are allocated.
The platform allows users to switch between revenue and expenditure information to see how town funds are generated and where tax dollars are spent. Residents can also enter their annual property tax amount to receive an estimate showing how their tax contribution is distributed among different spending categories.
Town officials said the launch is currently in its first phase. Budget information will be updated periodically
Because financial data is uploaded on a periodic basis, information displayed on the platform may not immediately reflect recent financial activity. As a result, the figures available through the site may not always represent the town's most current financial position, according to the announcement.
Residents can access the budget portal by visiting https://www.dartmouthma.gov and selecting the "Budget Overview" button on the homepage.
The platform is also available directly at cleargov.com/massachusetts/bristol/town/Dartmouth.
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