04/10 2018

Online Tool To Provide Feedback To City Budget Planning

City launches interactive online tool for access to budget 
  • How are your tax dollars spent?
  • How would you spend City money?
  • How would you balance the budget? 
The City of Pittsburgh has launched an online interactive tool in order to engage constituents regarding the budget and collect feedback. 
 
The Office of Management and Budget announced the launch of Balancing Act, which includes features simulating users' own capital budget and operating budget, as well as a tax receipt tool to show an individual's contributions to the city, according to a news release. 
 
The tool also aims to allow for greater transparency and access for a better understanding of the process, according to the release. 
 
Click on the link below to use the tool and submit your budget as a recommendation to the city.