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Cook County, Ill., Puts Local Government Checkbook OnlineTo bring more transparancy, local leaders have launched initiatives for citizens to see where exactly government money goesFrom fraud and bribery to blurred ethical lines in government circles, Illinois has a political history smeared with corruption. It's a system that historically has been known more for trying to keep secrets than pushing for transparency.But amid the cries from the public and the call from President Barack Obama, a Chicago native, for governments to be more open, local leaders have launched initiatives for citizens to see where exactly government money goes.The latest effort comes from Cook County, Ill., which put its check register online at the county's Web site, www.cookcounty.gov, a move that will not only allow the public to track local tax dollars, but could create a wave of similar transparency measures across the state."It's ironic that Cook County, which has probably been the most criticized unit of local government for corruption, is among the first to take a major transparency step," said Andy Shaw, executive director of the Better Government Association. "This should be a model for other branches of local government."

Study: Despite Economic Challenges, IT Spending Still a Key Priority for GovernmentsGovernments want to upgrade outdated IT systems and improve interoperability.As the technology landscape continues to shift, federal, state and local governments across the U.S. refuse to let the current economic strains hinder IT spending plans, according to research released by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).

Manatron Adding Over 100 Jobs at their Portage, MI HeadquartersNew jobs a result of Manatron adding new Redaction and Backfile Conversion businessPORTAGE, MI — November 19, 2009 - Manatron, Inc., a global leader in providing integrated, enterprise-level property tax and records management solutions for state and local governments, announced that it is adding over 100 new contract positions to the Company at its headquarters in Portage, Michigan. This addition will more than double the current amount of employees at this facility to nearly 200.

Dozens of Governments Interested in Google Apps, Los Angeles Official SaysThe cloud computing era could come sooner to the public sector than most observers expectThe cloud computing era could come sooner to the public sector than most observers expect, if Los Angeles Chief Technology Officer Randi Levin's phone bill rings true.In a recent sit-down interview with Government Technology in the City Hall offices of the Los Angeles Information Technology Agency (ITA), Levin revealed that her department has received 27 or 28 inquiries from California governments that are interested in Los Angeles' decision to transition all city employees to Google Apps -- the company's "hosted" productivity suite that includes Gmail.

Hackers Unite in the Name of Disaster PreparednessRandom Hacks of Kindness attracts disaster relief experts and software engineers to innovate technology solutions.Building a developer community to tackle IT and communications issues related to disaster relief isn't a simple task, but when Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, NASA and the WorldBank team up, they mean business. The entities sponsored the two-day event -- called Random Hacks of Kindness (RhoK) -- in which developers tried to solve real-world disaster relief issues with technology in November at the Hacker Dojo in Mountain View, Calif.

Manatron, Inc. Recognized on the Everything Channel Fast Growth 50 Up-And-Comers ListCompany Experiences Significant Gains in Revenue through both Organic Growth and Strategic AcquisitionsNovember 12, 2009; Portage, MI – Manatron, Inc., a global leader in providing integrated, enterprise-level records management and property software solutions for state and local governments, today announced that it has been recognized by Everything Channel on the Fast Growth 50 Up-And-Comers list, an exclusive list of technology integrators, VARs, resellers and consultants that have experienced above-average sales growth.The Fast Growth 50 Up-And-Comers is a listing of IT solution providers that experienced above-average sales growth between 2006 and 2008. This exclusive group includes companies that reported revenue increases of between 20 percent and 54 percent.Over the past several years, Manatron revenues have grown from $40 million to nearly $75 million. This success has come through both organic growth and the strategic acquisition of various firms in the industry. 

Oakland County, Mich., Saves Money with Employee Cost-Reduction BlogInterview with Phil Bertolini, CIO of Oakland County, Mich.As manufacturing job losses gut Michigan's economy, local CIOs search for creative ways to eliminate costs. Phil Bertolini, CIO of Oakland County, Mich., established a Cost-Reduction/Investment blog in summer 2009 on which employees, regardless of rank, could propose cost-cutting ideas. Suggestions from the blog have slashed $600,000 from the county's annual IT budget so far.

The Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities Magazine Name Top Digital Cities in America 2009Cities were chosen from the results of the ninth annual Digital Cities Surveye.Republic's Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities magazine have named the most advanced digital cities in America. The cities were chosen from the results of the ninth annual Digital Cities Survey, which examines how municipalities incorporate information technology into operations which better serve citizens engaging with local government."This year's winners demonstrate how cities have faced economic challenges with creativity and innovation in the use of information technology," said Cathilea Robinett, executive director for the Center for Digital Government. "The Survey clearly shows that cities place a high value on positive experiences for their constituents when using government services. These winners are at the leading edge of the future in digital advances for citizens."Read Article

Kansas News October 2009   In this month's newsletter Director's Message New Election Results Module The City Section Software Tips for our Municipal Customers How to Log Your Support Call Happy Retirement to Joyce Nelson Click here to view.

News and Information from our Hays, KS Office

News and Information from our Hays, KS Office

Principles for Improving State Fiscal DecisionsEssential public programs provide a foundation for California’s long-term health, safety and prosperity, and the state’s fiscal system is the reinforcing steel in that foundation. Adequate and reliable funding, strategically allocated and professionally managed, is critical to the success of public programs and the communities they serve.

 2009 June NewsletterNews and information for Florida from our Tampa office.

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Design Strategies for Webmaps ESRI See how GIS departments are creating dynamic maps that render quickly and are easy to use.  

See how organizations are using Web mapping to make informed decisions.

Ohio Newsletter April 2009 Download Newsletter   In this issue Tax Bill Modifications Due April 15 What's Going on in QA April Events eGov A New Look to Scketch March 25th OMAC Meeeting Recap

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Company to join Manatron’s InfiniTec Division

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Manatron Standard October 2008 Corporate Newsletter   The Manatron Standard is a publication produced by Manatron intended to share information in regards to Manatron products and services, news and events. If you would like to receive the e newsletter

Thoma Cressey Bravo Aquires Manatron Transaction valued at approximately $66 million   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Rachel Bryant, Marketing Manager Manatron, Inc. (269) 567 2900  rachel.bryant@manatron.com or Amber Roberts Lane PR (On behalf of Thoma Cressey Bravo) (503) 546

Examining the relationship between the structural change in Florida property tax administration that limited annual assessment increases and property tax equity during the 1995 through 2004

Over 25 clients, representing more than 3.5 million parcels; Extensive ‘subject matter expertise,’ including regression and modeling; Annual revenues of $1.1 million, of which $450,000 is recurring

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Manatron Announces Fiscal 2007 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call Conference call regarding its fiscal 2007 second quarter financial results, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:  Paul Sylvester, Co-Chairman and CEO  or Cameron Donahue Manatron, Inc. (269) 567-2900   Hayden Communications, Inc.  (651) 653-1

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This paper reports the results of a controlled experiment conducted under the supervision of an academic mentor

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10th Annual Integrating GIS & CAMA Conference Presentation

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When it comes to information technology, states and localities have 21st-century visions but only 20th-century performance practices

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Government and education make forays into consolidating information systems

Oracle 10g Release 2.0 includes features designed to help companies more easily manage data and comply with data-protection regulations.

Can governments really govern the way they have in the past?

Governments attempting to be more approachable to constituents

Many highlight services, staff, community

Getting the Results We Need in an Age of Permanent Fiscal Crisis

The education requirements to become a state licensed or certified appraiser have recently been revised and expanded by the Appraiser Qualifications Board

Some budget processes act as a technology straitjacket, discouraging innovation rather than promoting it

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Carroll County Quorum Court finally passed a $9.1 million budget