From Sunshine Review
Benton County is one of 99 counties in Iowa.
Transparency of the County Website
The Good
- Budget and audit information is available.[1]
- Board meeting minutes[2] and agenda are online.[3]
- Taxes can be paid online.[4]
- Administrative officials are listed under respective departments.
The Bad
- County supervisors are listed but individual contact info is not available.[5]
- Information is not available on building permits and zoning, and county contracts.
- Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
- Information on how to make a public records request is not provided on the site.
External Links
References
- ↑ Auditors Reports
- ↑ Board Minutes
- ↑ Board Agenda
- ↑ Treasurer
- ↑ Supervisors
