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Malaysian Reserve
28-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Fremont, Ohio Ushers in New Era of Government Innovation with OpenGov ERP
Fremont sets a statewide precedent by modernizing financial operations through OpenGov ERP SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The City of Fremont, Ohio is raising the bar for what's possible by becoming the first city in the Buckeye State to implement the OpenGov ERP, powered by OpenGov, the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments. The move positions Fremont as a trailblazer in Ohio, leveraging modern technology to streamline operations, empower staff, and deliver more transparent, accountable service to its residents. With its legacy financial system nearing expiration and staff burdened by time-intensive manual processes, Fremont's leadership recognized the urgency to act. Determined to deliver real value to its community, the City made a bold and strategic move: adopting OpenGov ERP, a cloud-based ERP suite purpose-built for the unique needs of the public sector, to streamline operations, enhance visibility, and empower teams with real-time data access. 'At OpenGov, we believe public service is personal,' said Eric DiProspero, chief revenue officer at OpenGov. 'We strive to bring best-in-class technology and a new approach to delivering a modern ERP to the local government finance professionals that deserve a trusted partner and innovative technology that helps them do their job and deliver service. The City of Fremont staff is setting the pace for what a modern digital city looks like.' Historically, Fremont has operated with a fragmented approach—financial operations housed in a siloed legacy system, while budgeting occurred in spreadsheets. City leaders prioritized three core needs in their ERP search: full platform integration, powerful drill-down capabilities, and a budgeting tool that works with staff—not against them. OpenGov stood out not only for delivering on all fronts, but also for its track record of helping early adopters thrive long-term. The Fremont team will be able to eliminate redundant manual reporting, access real-time financial insights, and streamline budget development in ways that simply weren't possible before. And as Ohio's first city to go live with OpenGov ERP, Fremont is poised to help shape the future of ERP in the region. 'Modernizing our financial infrastructure was a must, but finding the right partner was even more important,' said Paul Grahl, City Auditor of Fremont. 'We chose OpenGov because it aligns with our vision for transparency, efficiency, and long-term success. With this partnership, we're not just implementing a new system—we're building the foundation for the next era of city government.' Fremont joins a growing network of forward-thinking governments leveraging OpenGov ERP to deliver greater impact with every dollar and decision. Other Ohio cities using solutions in the OpenGov Public Service Platform include Gahanna, North Canton, and Hilliard. To learn more about OpenGov's Public Service Platform, visit: About OpenGov OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn more at
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shame: Springfield councilors want to publish names of people with unpaid ordinance tickets
SPRINGFIELD — With about $1 million in outstanding unpaid ordinance tickets, three city councilors want to start publishing the names of scofflaws on the city website and in newspapers. Police and city's Department of Code Enforcement issue the tickets over quality-of-life issues, such as littering, the large-scale dumping of trash, noise, drinking in public and property maintenance. 'If we want to have a good city, it needs to be clean. It needs to run smoothly,' said Ward 6 Councilor Victor Davila, chairman of the council's general government committee. There is also the matter of collecting that $1 million. 'The city needs money,' he said. 'We need to get money to the coffers.' Today, unpaid ordinance tickets often fall through the cracks with no clear communication between departments. Springfield will have new software called Open Gov that will keep better track of tickets and be able to better communicate with other departments. The new software launches July 1. Davila, who represents the Forest Park neighborhood, and At-Large Councilors and committee members Brian Santaniello and Kateri Walsh want to wait 90 days and get better educated on what Open Gov is telling them. Tickets issued for littering, or noise or public drinking, are especially hard to enforce. Tickets associated with a property — for blight or maintenance issues — can be attached to the deed liens that need to be paid when the property is sold. But Davila said that's not necessarily a deterrent, when it might take decades for a property to change hands. It also puts the city in the position of waiting for its money. Santaniello wants to publicize photos of noncompliant properties, along with names, addresses and the amount owed. 'The public will see who is in violation for nonpayment of fines,' he said in a statement. 'Hopefully this will encourage offenders to pay their past due violations and act as a deterrent for future violations.' Heat is here, needed part for pool isn't; Holyoke delays Pouliot Pool opening, opens spray parks Gunmaker Smith & Wesson to invest in Mass. facilities despite Tenn. move Hooplandia basketball fest, 3-3 tournament returns to Hall of Fame, Big E Read the original article on MassLive.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Lauderdale Lakes criticizes couple facing 6-figure fines for code compliance violations caused by inspection delays
City leaders defended code compliance staff after hearing complaints about six-figure fines caused by inspection delays. "The suggestion that the city has acted improperly, has (dragged) its feet or slowed the process: not with respect to the Bordeauxs," City Attorney Sidney Calloway said at the end of Tuesday's City Commission meeting. Two weeks ago, CBS News Miami Investigates shared the complaints of Kenneth Bordeaux, 82, and his wife, Mildred, 80. They own a duplex that the couple rents. The income pays their bills and is also an asset they hope to pass to their family. However, the property faces $366,000 in liens from five violations, according to city records. Those violations included a broken window handle and a cracked electrical plate cover. The couple fixed the violations; however, it took more than 220 days for inspectors to verify those cures. The couple blamed code inspectors for the delays. "It's an absolute misrepresentation of the factual record," Calloway said during the meeting. The couple's nearly 450-page case file with the city's code compliance office has 20 violations that did not meet "minimum standards" for a dwelling, Calloway said. He said there is no evidence that staff caused delays and blamed the Bordeauxs for their months-long wait to meet compliance. Calloway also insisted the fines are justified and have nothing to do with a line in the city's adopted budget that projected a 161% increase in lien and fine collection while directing staff "...to seek strategies to reduce expenses and/or create new revenue opportunities." The Bordeauxs insist they fixed violations as quickly as they could and insist staff delays left them with a lien they cannot afford. Now, the couple is in a situation they struggle to believe. "It's going to put us both in a box," Kenneth Bordeaux said. One of the city's biggest taxpayers, Levy Realty Advisors, faces $740,000 worth of liens. Two weeks ago, their owners told CBS News Miami Investigates that staff delays caused fines to rise. The company's representatives, though, left Tuesday's meeting optimistic for two reasons. First, the city commissioners approved a deal to use OpenGov software to improve the efficiency of departments, including code compliance. Also, the city attorney invited Levy Realty Advisors and the Bordeauxs to meet with him about reducing how much they owe. Levy representatives plan to meet with the city attorney this week.
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Deer Park, TX Lays the Groundwork for Smarter Maintenance with OpenGov
DEER PARK, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 / / -- With staff relying on emails and spreadsheets to manage work orders and no centralized way to track time or tasks, Deer Park officials needed a more efficient, organized solution to take on their asset management operations. They found that solution in OpenGov, the leader in modern cloud software built for government operations. The City's Parks and Recreation Department had outgrown its manual processes, which made it difficult to keep up with maintenance tasks or understand how staff time was being spent. They prioritized a system that could automate maintenance scheduling, generate real-time reports, and digitize asset tracking for parks, trees, and facilities. OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management stood out for its powerful GIS integration, intuitive mobile interface, and the ability to centralize operations in one platform. With the implementation of OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management, the City is looking forward to a major operational transformation. The software will allow staff to manage requests digitally, monitor work progress in real time, and generate data-backed reports to help justify staffing and resource needs. In addition, supervisors will gain new tools to locate field staff and vehicles more efficiently, improving response times and day-to-day coordination. OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, permitting and licensing, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov's mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at Peter Fudalej OpenGov email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, FL Modernizes Permit Reviews with OpenGov
EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA), FL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 / / -- Facing growing frustrations from applicants and the burdens of a highly manual system, the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) in Florida set out to find a more efficient way to manage its permitting process. The organization chose OpenGov, the leading software partner known for driving efficiency and improving transparency across local government operations. Based in Escambia County, ECUA provides critical water, wastewater, and sanitation services and was struggling with review delays, manual plan deliveries, and an over-reliance on outdated tools like Excel and Access. Leadership was seeking a solution that could offer electronic review integration, unlimited user access, and an online portal to reduce both staff workload and applicant complaints. OpenGov Permitting & Licensing stood out for its user-friendly interface, cost-effective pricing, and ability to support cross-department collaboration on a single platform. With the implementation of OpenGov Permitting & Licensing, ECUA anticipates faster turnaround times and improved visibility into every stage of the permitting process. The team looks forward to automating reviews through direct Bluebeam integration and gaining access to a centralized dashboard to track applications in real time. Just as important, unlimited user access will allow departments to work simultaneously without bottlenecks, ensuring a smoother experience for both staff and residents. OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, permitting and licensing, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov's mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at Peter Fudalej OpenGov email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
