Methuen, MA – Mayor Beauregard, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Maggie Duprey, and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Luis Santiago are proud to announce the official launch of the City of Methuen’s new Financial Transparency Dashboard. This innovative tool underscores the city’s commitment to financial openness and accountability, providing residents with an interactive and user-friendly platform to explore municipal finances.
“For the first time ever, Methuen taxpayers have the ability to track the city’s revenues and expenditures in real time and monitor how their tax dollars are being spent,” said Mayor Beauregard. “This dashboard empowers our residents with easy access to crucial financial information. The City of Methuen is dedicated to maintaining transparency and increasing government efficiency.”
The Financial Transparency Dashboard offers a dynamic interface where users can explore data on expenditures, revenue sources, and vendor payments. Key features include:
- Comprehensive Financial Insights – View detailed breakdowns of municipal spending and revenue allocation.
- Historical Data for Comparison – Access financial data from previous fiscal years to track trends and progress.
- Weekly Updates – The portal is refreshed at the close of each business week to ensure up-to-date information.
CAFO Maggie Duprey emphasized the importance of this initiative: “By making financial data readily available, we’re enhancing accountability and enabling our residents to see firsthand how city funds support vital services and infrastructure.”
CIO Luis Santiago and the IT Department worked closely with the vendor to implement a secure and user-friendly portal. “Technology plays a crucial role in government transparency,” said Santiago. “This dashboard was designed to provide clear and accessible financial data, ensuring that residents can easily navigate and understand where their tax dollars are going.”
The Financial Transparency Dashboard is now live and accessible to the public. Residents are encouraged to explore the tool and take advantage of this new resource.
For more information or to access the dashboard, please visit Methuen.gov/transparency.