Lane County Technology Services recognized as 2025 Digital Counties Survey winner for third year in a row
Lane County Technology Services received 8th place in this year’s Digital Counties Survey – making this the third year in a row in the top 10 counties with populations between 250,000 and 499,999.
Lane County was recognized for its work to make the best use of limited resources by creating solutions that increase resiliency, including moving to virtual desktop infrastructure to reduce dependency on expensive hardware; expanding the availability of data analytics tools and training; creating guidance for the use of generative artificial intelligence; partnering with the State of Oregon to share data in support of parole and probation services, as well as the new behavioral health deflection program; and enhancing election transparency with improved public data dashboards and live video feeds.
“Being recognized for a third year in a row feels really good. Our work is often behind the scenes, but it’s critical to everything Lane County does on behalf of our residents,” said Lane County Chief Information Officer Michael Finch. “We have a duty to use technology to improve services, keep private information safe, and protect our systems against cyber threats.”
Conducted by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo), the survey evaluates counties across the nation, recognizing those that demonstrate excellence in the strategic use of technology to address local challenges, increase government efficiency, and enhance citizen engagement.
About the Digital Counties Survey
The survey was developed in partnership by NACo and conducted by CDG to identify the best technology practices among counties in the United States. NACo unites counties, serving nearly 40,000 county elected officials to advocate for county government priorities in federal policymaking. CDG is a national research and advisory institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and local government.