Bethlehem Township Joins OhioCheckbook.com

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague today announced Bethlehem Township (Stark County) has joined 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.  

 

“The Ohio Checkbook allows residents to see how their hard-earned dollars are put to use in their communities," said Treasurer Sprague. “Today, I'm happy to welcome Bethlehem Township as our newest partner in the effort to achieve greater government transparency."  

 

Bethlehem Township is the 13th township in Stark County to join OhioCheckbook.com. The township's online checkbook includes over 2,000 individual transactions that represent more than $1 million in spending in 2017 and 2018.

 

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 June 2019, there have been more than 1,120,000 searches on the site, and the Treasurer’s office continues working with local governments and constituents to leverage the site’s capabilities.

 

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