San Bernardino County has been recognized for its use of digital technology.
The county ranked eighth in the nation in the Center for Digital Government’s 2015 Digital Counties Survey, which identifies counties nationwide that implement the best digital technology practices, according to the statement.
The survey found that San Bernardino County’s Countywide Vision program helped make the county’s business practices more transparent with “open data, public-facing websites, mobile apps and social media.”
The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute that concentrates on technology policy, and best practices, in state and local government, according to the statement.
San Bernardino County was one of three California counties that ranked in the survey’s top 10: San Diego County ranked second and Ventura County ranked 10th.
During the past four years, San Bernardino County has claimed nearly 150 state and national awards for developing or improving services for county residents, according to the statement.