Central Florida county launches new feature to see government spending
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Seminole County has introduced a new tool to enhance transparency and accountability in local government spending.
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Grant Maloy has launched the "Open Checkbook" portal — an online resource that allows the public to easily track how tax dollars are being spent.
The website provides detailed financial data from the Seminole County Government, the Supervisor of Elections, and the Clerk of Court & Comptroller's office.
What they're saying:
"Government takes a lot of our hard-earned money, and we should be able to easily see what our elected officials are spending it on,"Clerk Maloy said in a statement. "This tool empowers citizens with direct access to detailed financial data."
Dig deeper:
The Open Checkbook portal allows users to:
- Search expenditures by funding source, vendor, or department
- View detailed transaction data
- Download spending information for further analysis
To access the portal, visit www.seminoleclerk.org and navigate to: Departments → Comptroller → Open Checkbook
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Seminole County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller on June 11, 2025.