Where does technology ?t into a government’s budget in this slowing economy? Constituents are demanding more accountability and a broader range of services, and governing bodies from local to federal levels are enacting legislation to require electronic reporting and disclosure such as online disbursement information in “near-time.” Some governments are not equipped to handle these requests,and staff is often asked to innovate and implement these mandates in-house. This article examines several low-cost tech solutions.