Washoe County invites everyone to a “Budget 101” event at the County Administrative Complex on July 21. This is the second year the county has held an in-depth workshop for the public to understand the county budget.
This event will provide an introductory look at funding sources and expenditures, and will provide a how-to demonstration of the online Washoe Checkbook.
Comptroller Cathy Hill and Division Director of Budget Lori Cooke will lead a 40-minute presentation on basic county budgeting and how to use the Washoe Checkbook, an online interactive tool for viewing revenue and expenditures across all county departments in near real-time.
“The budget is a financial plan for implementing the county’s strategic objectives,” Cooke said. “The Checkbook is the visual proof of the implementation of the budget. It shows exactly what has been spent on what and when. It’s truly the next level of transparency, and we are so proud to offer it to residents.”
The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, with a welcome from County Commission Chair Clara Andriola, who worked closely with State Controller Andy Matthews to launch the Washoe Checkbook in 2025.
- Who: Washoe County Comptroller, Division Director of Budget, Chief Financial Officer, and County Commission Chair
- What: Budget 101 workshop and Washoe Checkbook demonstration
- When: 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Where: Washoe County Admin Complex, Chambers, 1001 E. 9th St. Building A, Reno
The meeting will be recorded and posted online.
