Revised Criteria - Budget Website

Revised Criteria - Budget Website

Criteria includes both “primary questions” and “secondary questions.”  Primary questions are intended to apply to all (or almost all) governments and will be used to determine scores for completeness. Secondary questions are intended to provide additional guidance and options for communicating information.  Secondary questions may not apply to all governments and should only be included in budget communications if relevant to a particular targeted audience.  

Budget Questions

Is the budget website easily accessible from the government’s primary website?
  • Is information budget website integrated with the organization’s website (non-redundant) 
  • Budget information easily accessible from organization’s homepage 

Is the budget website interactive?
  • Do drill down features provide more information?  
  • Does the website provide a dashboard?  
  • Does information contain videos and other media? 
  • Can members of the public sign up to be notified of additional information?  
  • Are members of the public able to ask questions on the website or through other online communication channels (example: social media)? 
  • Can the public find information on how to engage with the budget process? 

Does the budget website meet accessibility standards?
  • Does the website accommodate unique users in your community? 
  • Does the website provide disability access? 
  • Does the website provide access from mobile devices? 
  • Is content availability in multiple languages? 

Is the budget website updated in a timely manner?
  • Is information on budget website updated more than once per year? 

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