• DATA
  • STATUS
  • DETAILS
  • HUMAN

How to track municipal funds with your AI

Connect OpenGov to your AI client to query budget data. Once linked, you can check fund balances and allocations through a simple chat interface.

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Short answer

How can I track municipal funds with my AI?

Your AI pulls live data from OpenGov to show you specific fund statuses and remaining balances. You get direct answers on budget availability without digging through dashboards. Here is how the data flows.

The outcomes

What you can track

The AI handles the data retrieval so you can focus on the numbers.

DATA

Live fund lists

The AI pulls a list of all active funds. You see exactly which budget lines are currently open.

STATUS

Remaining balances

Get the exact amount left in a specific allocation. This helps you see how much room you have left to spend.

DETAILS

Fund specifics

The AI retrieves the original allocation amounts. You can compare what was set aside against what has been used.

HUMAN

Manual updates

The AI only reads data. You still need to log in to OpenGov to move money or change any budget settings.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your chat and the OpenGov database.

  1. Find funds

    The AI scans your OpenGov account to find the specific budget categories you mentioned.

    list_funds

  2. Get data

    The AI pulls the specific financial details for the fund you are asking about.

    get_fund

  3. Check balances

    The AI looks at the remaining allocation for that specific line item.

    get_fund

  4. Summarize

    The AI presents the fund status in a clear, readable format in your chat window.

    get_fund

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin querying your OpenGov data.

Starting points

Replace the specific names in these prompts with your actual fund or department names.

OpenGov Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lAyr3ealVFb3DmdN0eBfEnjLa1Y65g6eXGyO4yzH/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — OpenGov capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opengov-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lAyr3ealVFb3DmdN0eBfEnjLa1Y65g6eXGyO4yzH/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List all the active funds in OpenGov.

  • What is the remaining balance for the Parks and Recreation fund?

  • How much is left in the Public Safety allocation?

  • Show me the status of the Water Utility fund.

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Start here

Connect OpenGov once, then ask.

Connect your account once and your credentials stay encrypted. You can then use any MCP-compatible client to talk to your data.

Connect OpenGov to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my budget amounts?

    No. The AI only has permission to read data. It cannot edit or move funds.

  • 02

    Can I use the AI to create new funds?

    No. There are no tools to create or modify fund structures.

  • 03

    Does the AI see all my municipal data?

    The AI only accesses the specific data requested through the available tools.

  • 04

    Is the fund data real-time?

    Yes. The AI pulls live data from OpenGov when you ask a question.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete a fund?

    No. The AI cannot delete any records in OpenGov.

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