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Where Does State Money Come From?

The state’s money comes from more sources than just taxes. Learn where it comes from and how the money is spent....read more

You Have a Right to Know

Everything you need to know about open records, executive branch officials, and executive branch ethics...read more

Finding What You Want to Know

Browse through expenditures, contracts, and salaries for the Commonwealth of Kentucky using our specialized search applications...read more

Growing Together for our Future

Learn more about what a budget is, and how to make your own budget! ...read more

Welcome To Kentucky’s Open Door
Transparent, accountable state government
OpenDoor is a bipartisan, multi-agency effort to provide a more transparent, accountable state government, and to allow you the opportunity to find out how your tax dollars are being applied to move our state forward. Here you will find Department and Agency Budgets, up-to-date salary information for state employees, and information on Kentucky taxes, Open Records, and ethics. You will also find searchable databases of grants, contract information, and line item expenditures. This is the OpenDoor, transparent, accountable state government.
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Executive Branch Ethics
The code of ethics was enacted to promote public confidence
The Executive Branch Ethics Commission is an independent agency of the Commonwealth which has been given the responsibility of administering and enforcing the provisions of the code of ethics. The Executive Branch Code of Ethics, created by Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 11A, effective July 14, 1992, establishes the ethical standards that govern the conduct of all executive branch employees. The code of ethics was enacted to promote public confidence in the government of the Commonwealth and its employees.
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Find Your Way
Find Your Way

Our Glossary contains a list of helpful terms and explanations relating to budgets, state revenue, and state expenditures to help you on your way through OpenDoor.
Contract Search
All procurements have followed Kentucky’s Model Procurement Code
Our contract search displays contracts from all executive branch cabinets, agencies, and all participating constitutional officers. The search includes all current Master Agreements or term contracts; one time contracts created by centralized procurement agencies; personal service contracts, grants, and memoranda of agreement which require review by the Government Contract Review Committee. All procurements have followed Kentucky’s Model Procurement Code codified in KRS 45A; and are updated on a nightly basis; there is no exemption level for transactions.
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Budget Basics
Budget BasicsEvery other year, the Kentucky General Assembly is required by the State Constitution to pass a balanced budget. The budget is the State’s financial plan for spending money for specific or general purposes from various sources of public funds.
Geographic Information and Maps
Geographic Information and Maps

GIS resources support education and training, research, and policy development for a multitude of organizations in Kentucky and across the United States.
Video Tutorial
Video TutorialIn this three part series, Secretary Miller will take you step by step through the features of OpenDoor.

Welcome To Kentucky’s Open Door

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