OpenGov was founded in 2012 by Zac Bookman, Joe Lonsdale, and technologists from Stanford University, who studied government budgeting in the aftermath of the Great Recession. The team observed dedicated public servants struggle against outdated technology that prevented them from accessing timely spending information and communicating their priorities to citizens and elected officials. Believing there was a better way, the team set out to build cloud-based, easy-to-use government performance solutions to power more open, effective, and accountable government. Today over 1,800 public agencies in 48 states form a growing network leveraging OpenGov to achieve better budgeting, improved reporting and operational performance, and comprehensive transparency and open data. OpenGov solutions drive impact by giving governments the right tools and relevant data for more informed decision-making and better outcomes for the public.
“Working in procurement is rewarding. I get to work on all the projects the City works on, and I enjoy working with my staff.”
"I look at numbers all day, and expect to as part of my job. But when we are taking information to Council, the City Manager, Department Heads, it’s helpful to share financial information visually. It makes my job easier and it helps them do their jobs better."
“By enabling citizen engagement through Open Town Hall, the discourse and debate is a much more elevated conversation that can drive good decisions for a community.”
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