New Jersey residents can now track how their tax dollars are spent through a new state-run website aimed at boosting transparency and accountability in government, Governor Mikie Sherrill announced today.

Speaking at the Statehouse in Trenton, Sherrill said the “New Jersey Report Card,” an interactive, public-facing online tool, fulfills a pledge she made on her first day in office to make state government more open and responsive.

The platform allows users to break down the state budget in ways that are intended to be practical for everyday taxpayers: showing how much money is allocated to major areas like schools, property tax relief, transportation and pensions, and offering a clearer sense of what services those dollars fund.

“For the average New Jerseyan, this means no longer having to sift through dense budget documents or technical reports,” Sherrill said in a statement. “Residents can now easily see how their tax dollars are spent and which programs they are funding.”

State officials say the tool is designed with accessibility in mind. Users can explore the governor’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, compare spending trends over the past decade, and drill down into specific agencies and programs. For example, a resident can see how much funding is directed toward K-12 education in their community, or review investments in programs like child care assistance and efforts to reduce veterans’ homelessness.

Treasury officials say that level of detail could help taxpayers better understand the connection between what they pay and the services they receive.

The site also includes visual charts and graphs to illustrate where revenue comes from and how it is distributed, allowing users to track shifts in priorities over time. Officials say the goal is not only transparency, but also time savings for residents who want quick, clear answers about state spending.

Lawmakers and administration officials framed the initiative as part of a broader push to modernize state government and rebuild trust, while allowing taxpayers to see how their state government is spending their money and what outcomes those investments are intended to produce.

The website can be accessed here.