Oakland County government ranks 4th in digital innovation

Who says government can't keep up? When it comes to municipal innovation in the digital realm, Oakland County landed in the top ten of the U.S.'s largest counties. Cloud computing, a portal that allows residents to monitor budgets, and the creation of an online forum boosted the metro Detroit burb's cred.

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"The Digital Counties Survey identifies the very best examples of how counties are aligning technology to support strategic priorities and create crucial operational and administrative efficiencies," said NACo Executive Director Larry E. Naake. "Especially important during these tough economic times, counties across the country are using innovative technologies to reduce county operations costs and enhance service delivery."

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