Katherine Town launches new reporting tool in NT-first

In a first for Northern Territory local government, Katherine Town Council has adopted new ‘OrbViz’ technology to better communicate complex reporting to ratepayers.

The Council says the new technology overcomes financial and written literacy barriers.

CEO, Ingrid Stonhill says a recent ratepayer survey identified a sizeable gap in the community’s understanding of Council’s core services, projects, budgets and responsibilites.

“It’s no surprise that while the information people want about how we spend ratepayers’ dollars is available in various ways, including annual reports and on our website, the way it is presented makes it difficult for residents to quickly and easily understand; let’s face it, not everyone loves a spreadsheet,” she said.

“And when residents understand their Council’s responsibilities, priorities and budgets, it’s a win for them and us."

For the full article, visit Inside Local Government

View Katherine Town Council's OrbViz Report here