Washoe County Checkbook is part of our commitment to transparency by providing citizens and visitors a guided view through the budget, spending and other financial information.

This site provides interactive charts, graphs, and tables and we invite you to explore different types of revenue and expenditures that make up the County's budget. We welcome you to our community of open public data sharing and engagement.

Washoe County’s fiscal year begins on July 1 of each year; the Board of County Commissioners adopts the annual budget in May following a public process of prioritizing (through the strategic planning and visioning process) and determining the allocation of public dollars. The process is designed to encourage input from, and provide sufficient budgetary information to, the citizens of Washoe County, the Board, community partners, the County Manager, elected officials, department heads, and employees. Washoe County’s annual budget reflects the Board’s strategic vision and commitment to the level of service provided to residents in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Budget, revenue and expenditure data on this site are updated nightly. Data for newly adopted budgets is updated following adoption, generally in July.

In addition to open data, the County provides narrative and visual descriptions of its various funds and departmental functions in its award-winning budget and audited financial statements.