Credit: Montgomery County.
The Montgomery County Commissioners have approved a $1 million investment over three years to implement a new suite of tools through OpenGov that will bring greater transparency and efficiency to county governance.
“We’ve been clear in our commitment to modern, transparent, and accountable government since the moment we came into office,” said Neil K. Makhija, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. “With this investment, we are taking a major step forward in ensuring that Montgomery County is working harder, thinking smarter, and centering innovation. We’ll leverage new technology and data analysis to maximize impact, manage resources more effectively, and provide residents with clear, accessible information about how their government is working for them.”
The investment is part of the County’s broader strategy to modernize government operations through the newly established Office of Innovation, Strategy, and Performance. The OpenGov platform will allow for enhanced tracking of key performance indicators and the County’s assets, as well as simplify reporting processes, ensuring that decision-making is rooted in real-time data. The County has already successfully utilized OpenGov for its budget building platform and to streamline various application processes; this expanded investment will allow county programs and services to connect more directly with return on investment (ROI) reporting.
“This isn’t just about upgrading software—it’s about changing how we work,” said Jamila H. Winder, Vice Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. “We are stewards of taxpayer money, and we take that responsibility very seriously. It’s important that people know how their money is being spent and that their County government is open, responsive, and focused on real results for real people. These new tools will help us deliver on that promise.”
“This investment is about doing things smarter, not slower,” said Thomas DiBello, Montgomery County Commissioner. “Taxpayers deserve to have a clear picture of what their tax dollars are doing and how it's making a difference. I will always support being responsible with our taxpayers' dollars and these new tools will help us do that."
The County expects to implement the additional OpenGov modules by the end of calendar year 2025.
