Our mission
Put Colorado's state budget and government spending on a permanent, public ledger, so every Coloradan can see what our state spends, and so Colorado can prove it is the gold standard of responsible spending.
Our north star goes further than the adopted budget alone: a clear public trail from plan to payment, so any Coloradan can follow a dollar from the Long Bill through the agency and program to the actual payment.
What we believe
- Colorado's public servants do great work. Transparency lets Colorado prove it.
- From plan to payment. The gold standard is not only the budget line. It is a path any family can follow.
- Nonpartisan, for every Coloradan. No parties, no candidates.
- Build on what already exists. We start from official public data like the Long Bill and TOPS.[1][2]
- Trust, earned in the open. Publish the data, the method, and the proof together.
What we will not do
- Sell anything or ask anyone for money.
- Endorse candidates or parties.
- Put personal information on-chain.
Sources
- JBC Long Bill Narrative FY 2026-27: https://spl.cde.state.co.us/artemis/gaserials/ga310internet/ga310202627internet.pdf
- Office of the State Controller / TOPS: https://osc.colorado.gov/financial-operations/financial-reports
Frequently asked questions
What is Colorado OnChain's mission?
Put Colorado's state budget and government spending on a permanent, public ledger, so every Coloradan can see what our state spends, and so Colorado can prove it is the gold standard of responsible spending.
What does plan to payment mean?
Our north star goes further than the adopted budget alone: a clear public trail from plan to payment, so any Coloradan can follow a dollar from the Long Bill through the agency and program to the actual payment.
Is Colorado OnChain affiliated with the State of Colorado?
No. Colorado OnChain is a nonpartisan, volunteer-led civic education effort. It is not affiliated with the State of Colorado.
What will Colorado OnChain not do?
We will not sell anything or ask anyone for money, endorse candidates or parties, or put personal information on-chain.