View how tax dollars are spent using the Missouri Accountability Portal. Search specific financial data using the links below:
Data for State-Administered grants related to the Stimulus can be viewed at these sites below:
Search for state contracts and bidding opportunities with the State of Missouri.
Opportunities to become a state vendor are available. Learn more »
The Missouri Comprehensive Data System (MCDS) is a new resource that allows school personnel and the public to access education-related data. Browse data »
View Missouri’s online “school accountability report card” for each public school district, each building and each charter school.
The Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate are responsible for lawmaking and for providing transparency into the process of lawmaking.
Developers, researchers and interested citizens can access and download public state data in a variety of machine-readable formats from the Missouri Data Portal
The Missouri Ethics Commission website has many resources related to transparency in campaign finance.
Consumers can access insurance company filings for rates, rules and forms through SERFF Filing Access (SFA). Access insurance company filings.
Enter your address and find out the location of your assigned polling place.
Fill out a voter registration form online through the Secretary of State’s website.
Determine if you are registered to vote in the State of Missouri.
Review eligibility requirements and learn how you can register to vote.
The Missouri Ethics Commission website has many resources related to transparency in campaign finance.
Missourians filing for candidacy for any public office are required to a Candidate Affidavit Form. Learn more…
The Temporary Assistance Program provides assistance to needy families with children so they can be cared for in their own home by promoting job preparation, work and marriage. Funds may also be used to prevent non-marital pregnancies and encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.
To learn more about temporary assistance and to see if you qualify, visit the Family Support Division.
Before deciding to become a foster parent in Missouri, here is some basic information you should have to help you make your final decision.
Learn more about foster care, out-of-home care and aftercare.
Families and individuals interested in providing care for children and youth with elevated needs must have a contract with the Children’s Division as a Contracted Level B resource provider.
Nationally, 20,000 youth emancipate from the foster care system each year when they reach eighteen. The Older Youth Program helps these young adults move stably towards adulthood.
Seniors who think they have been defrauded should call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-392-8222 or fill out a consumer complaint form. Seniors can also email the Attorney General’s office.
The Missouri Human Rights Act makes it illegal to discriminate in any aspect of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability or age (40 through 69).
Use these resources to help you estimate your retirement benefits, learn about factors that could affect your retirement, and more.
Everything you need to know about social security benefits.
Need help? Federally approved housing counseling agencies offer guidance on homebuying, renting, reverse mortgages and default and foreclosure prevention.
The Making Home Affordable Program can help homeowners in diverse situations avoid foreclosure. Learn more »
BeEnergyEfficient.org is aimed at helping you remain in control of your energy bills.
Get a driver’s license, register for new license plates, register your car and check road conditions in your area.
Federal taxes, state taxes, personal property taxes and business taxes.
Advice for saving for college, saving for retirement and buying insurance.
Make and receive child support payments and learn about adoption and foster care programs.
Get an ID such as a Missouri driver’s license or a passport, change your mailing address and learn how to get a copy of birth or death certificate.
Review the requirements to get married and divorced in Missouri.
Nursing homes, elderly care, retirement and social security.
Get help finding and financing a home, get assistance for home repairs and set up utilities.
Protect yourself from fraud and file a complaint against a bank or licensed professional.
In 2014, Missouri citizens reported $7.1 million in losses from cyber crime, and citizens of all ages and backgrounds have reported being a victim. To help you and your family browse the Internet safely, we’ve put together a guide detailing basic steps you can take.
Cyber criminals can target anyone – businesses, families, hospitals, schools, churches – and they can cause incredible damage by stealing your savings, your property – even your identity. Recovering from a cyber crime can be an expensive process as well. Victims can spend thousands of dollars trying to undo the effects of an attack or online scam.
Not always. In fact, because large companies invest so much in online security, small businesses and individuals are often more vulnerable to attacks.
You naturally assume a level of risk when browsing, just as you assume some risk when you get in a car. And just like you’ll wear a seatbelt to protect yourself in an accident, there are some easy and practical ways you can protect yourself online as well.
Remember that you are the first line of defense against a hacker. Using common sense and encouraging your friends and family to be alert for scams online can go a long way.
If it’s a message from an organization like your bank or an online store, be especially wary – banks and businesses typically do not ask for personal information over email. Double-checking with a phone call or in-person before entering information online is a good idea.
This is another great way to protect yourself when browsing online. If you need to enter personal information online, like a social security number or an account password, make sure the page’s URL begins with "https://". (You can see this in the address bar of your browser, where you enter the address of the page you want to visit. Depending on your browser, you may see a padlock for a secure page as well.) The "s" means it’s a secure page, and any information you upload to it will be encrypted.
Uploading personal information to a non-secure page (which will start with "http://", without the "s") can make it easier for hackers to steal your information.
Make sure your computers, tablets, phones and any other devices that connect online are running the latest software. Technology companies like Apple and Microsoft regularly release system updates to help you stay ahead of hackers, and keeping your devices up-to-date helps you stay protected.
You’ll also want to use strong passwords that someone can’t easily guess and avoid using the same password in multiple places.
Not as painful as trying to recover a stolen identity – but we get it, keeping track of multiple passwords can be a chore. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can make it easier. You can use a password manager app on your computer or phone to securely store your passwords. These apps encrypt your passwords, so you don’t need to remember dozens of different passwords – just one password to access your encrypted list of passwords. One free option we like for desktop computers is KeePass, but there are lots of good options out there for computers and mobile devices.
Using a password manager is also helpful because it allows you to change your passwords more frequently, decreasing the risk that someone can access your online information.
Many large tech companies like Facebook, Google and Apple, as well as popular banks, offer a feature called two-factor authentication or multi-factor authentication. When enabled, having just your password isn’t enough to log on to your account. Anytime someone tries to access your account, you’ll receive a message, like an email or a text message, asking you to approve access. This way, even if someone has your password, they can’t access your account without your knowledge.
Yep – tell everyone you know! Share this information with your friends, family and coworkers. Each of us is the first line of defense against hackers and scam artists, and the best way to stay safe online is for everyone to keep an eye out for threats.
Protect children, individuals with disabilities and the elderly from harm.
Resources for crime victims, offender registries and contact information for your local law enforcement agency.
Protect yourself and your family in your home with advice about food safety, product safety and recalls.
Your information lives online as much as you do. Secure it!
Learn how to prepare for a disaster like a tornado or flood and review resources for current disaster events.
Check for road closures, report an accident and learn about highway safety.
Search for a child care facility in a directory of licensed and license-exempt providers in Missouri.
Learn about the different types of licensed child care facilities in Missouri and how they differ from license-exempt facilities.
If you suspect child abuse, neglect or exploitation at a child care facility, contact the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-392-3738. You may also file a complaint online or by mail.
Additional information for parents about child care in Missouri is available from the Department of Health & Senior Services.
Depending on the number of children you will provide care for, you may need a license to be a child care provider in Missouri. Learn if you need a license and how to apply.
Parents as Teachers began in Missouri to help educate first-time parents of newborns about child rearing. It then expanded to all 50 states and seven other countries. Learn how to get training from education professionals on the best practices for raising your child. Contact your local school district to participate.
Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. Visit a Head Start Center.
First Steps is Missouri’s Early Intervention system for infants and toddlers, birth to age 3 who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities.
Search the Missouri Online Library List (MOLLi) for a library near you. Find a library.
Find everything from American Indian history to interpretations of French Colonial settlements, President Harry S. Truman to outlaw Jesse James, a museum dedicated to dogs and another dedicated to the history of psychiatric treatment. Find a museum near you today.
The Missouri State Archives is the official repository for state records of permanent and historical value. The State Archives regularly schedules events and exhibits that are open to the public.
More than 6.8 million records can be accessed online through Missouri Digital Heritage, including the collections of the Missouri State Archives, the Missouri State Library and more than 50 institutions from across the state.
Located on the second floor of the Supreme Court Building, the two-story high Supreme Court Library is a select government depository that offers reference services for members of the bench and the general assembly, and is open for use by lawyers and the public during regular business hours.
The Missouri State Library provides direct library and information service in support of the Executive and Legislative branches of Missouri State government, library service to blind and physically challenged residents of Missouri, and promotes the development and improvement of library services throughout the state. Its services are available to State employees.
The Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library is a free library service to anyone in the State of Missouri who is unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability.
Learning doesn't only happen in the classroom. Learn about arts & culture in Missouri.
Of the 36 state historic sites, nearly two dozen have interpretative tours designed to give visitors an inside look and better understanding of the events that happened there. Plan your historical site tour.
