Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter announced the launch of a new financial disclosure page on the county’s website on Jan. 15; a move aimed at expanding transparency and strengthening public trust in county government. The new webpage makes personal financial disclosure forms publicly available for the county executive, deputy county executives, and the county’s chief financial officer.
The disclosures fulfill a commitment Coulter made in December to voluntarily post financial information annually for senior executive staff. While some levels of government require financial disclosures by elected officials, Michigan does not currently have a statewide law mandating such reporting for officials at this level. County leaders said the absence of a legal requirement created an opportunity for Oakland County to take proactive steps to demonstrate accountability.
The new page can be accessed at oakgov.com/government/county-executive/disclosures and will be updated annually. It is intended to give residents greater insight into the financial interests of the county’s top administrators, helping to reduce concerns about potential conflicts of interest and reinforcing ethical standards in public service…