FAQ: Where does the data come from that is automatically loaded on my Transparency Center?

Financial data in your Transparency Center comes directly from the data uploaded into ClearGov’s data onboarding tool. If you have a subscription to ClearGov’s Operational Budgeting module, data entered and saved there can also be displayed. Learn more about this in this Support & Training article: Transparency Center - Reporting.

Demographic data (total enrollment, enrollment by grade level, total staff, staff FTE, etc.) is acquired from various public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau. In addition to statistics from the 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2020 decennial censuses, we also use data from the American Community Survey (ACS). Since the Census Bureau only conducts a complete survey every 10 years, it’s important to note that the data provided for “in-between” years are estimates, not actual figures. You may have more recent or more accurate demographic data so we've made it easy for you to enter values. Read more about updating Demographic data in this Support & Training article: Updating Demographics.