The City of Wapakoneta and the Village of Waynesfield joined approximately 473 local governments and school districts in participating in the state’s online open checkbook program.
OhioCheckbook.com was established in 2014 by State Treasurer Josh Mandel as a way to improve transparency in state government. In April, 2015, Mandel invited local government and school entities to participate. These local governments included cities, counties, townships, schools, library districts and other special districts.
Wapakoneta and Waynesfield are the first two to sign on in Auglaize County.
Present at Wednesday’s announcement were Wapakoneta Mayor Tom Stinebaugh, City Council’s Finance Committee Members Bonnie Wurst and James Neumeier and Council members Chad Doll and Daniel Lee.
See Thursday's print edition for the full story.