Allen County, Indiana
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Allen County is one of 92 counties in Indiana. Fort Wayne is in the county. According to the 2010 census, Allen County's population was 355,329.[1]
Website evaluation
- Main article: Evaluation of Indiana county websites
This website was most recently evaluated on 30 January 2012.
The good
- The website is easy to navigate.
- County council members are listed with contact information.[2]
- Meeting minutes, agendas and schedules are posted for commissioners[3] and county council.[2]
- Contact information is posted on each department's webpage.
- Information and forms are provided for public records requests.[4]
- Local tax rates are posted.[5]
- Taxes can be paid online.[6]
- Budgets and archives are posted.[7]
- Annual financial reports and archives are posted.[8]
- Zoning information is posted.[9]
- Building permit information and forms are posted.[10]
- Bid and contract information are posted.[11]
The bad
- Does not disclose if belongs to government sector lobbying associations.
- County commissioners are posted. However, there is only a general email available for contact[3]
Elected officials
County council
| Name | District |
|---|---|
| Kevin M.Howell | 1st |
| Thomas A. Harris | 2nd |
| Darren E. Vogt | 3rd |
| Larry L. Brown | 4th |
| Robert A. Armstrong | At-large |
| Roy A. Buskirk | At-large |
| Paul G. Moss | At-large |
County commission
Allen County's Board of Commissioners is the legislative body of the county government. The three commissioners are elected at-large by the county, and the current commissioners are Nelson Peters, Linda K. Bloom, and Therese Brown.[3]
Budget
Revenues
| Source | Revenue |
|---|---|
| DLGF Property Taxes | $51,195,944 |
| ARC and Mental Health Property Taxes | $2,653,738 |
| Miscellaneous | $33,208,800 |
| Rainy Day Funding | $4,504,619 |
| Total | $91,563,101 |
Expenditures
| Area | Expenditures |
|---|---|
| Financial, Real Estate, Taxes | $5,305,652 |
| Law Enforcement & Judicial | $60,773,826 |
| General Services | $6,597,688 |
| Operations, Commissioners, etc | $18,885,935 |
| Total | 91,563,101 |
Post-employment benefits
Allen County's Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEBs) are underfunded by $12,299,260.[13]
Taxes
Lobbying
- Main article:Indiana government sector lobbying
The Allen County Board of Commissioners has reported $220,000 spent lobbying since 2003.
| Year | Amount spent on lobbying |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $10,000 |
| 2008 | $70,000 |
| 2007 | - |
| 2006 | $20,000 |
| 2005 | $40,000 |
| 2004 | $40,000 |
| 2003 | $40,000 |
Indiana Transparency Portal
The Indiana State Auditor has launched an Indiana Transparency Portal (ITP), containing budget and financial information for local governments. The interactive report-builder page offers a range of information. Users can find financial data for a county, municipality or other unit of government.[15]
Accuracy
The ITP currently has data only for 2012. Because Allen County has not posted its 2012 budget online, it is not possible to compare the two. According to the ITP, Allen's 2012 budgeted expenditures are $139,363,218 and its revenues are $148,142,152.[15]
External links
- Allen County official website
- Allen County Recorder's Website
- Allen County Sheriff's Website
- Allen County Bar Association's Website
- Allen County Stats Website
References
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau "Quick Facts," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Official Allen County website "County Council," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Official Allen County website "Commissioners," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ Official Allen County website "Public Records," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ Official Allen County website "Tax Rates," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ Official Allen County website "Treasurer's Office," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ Official Allen County website "Annual Budget," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ Official Allen County website "Annual Financial Reports," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ Official Allen County website "Department of Planning Services," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ Official Allen County website "Building Department," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ Official Allen County website "Purchasing Department," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Official Allen County website "2011 Budget," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ Official Allen County website "2010 CAFR," Accessed November 10, 2011
- ↑ Open Secrets
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Indiana Gateway for Government Unites "Report Builder," Accessed November 28, 2011
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