{"id":6000,"date":"2018-04-16T06:00:56","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/industry\/blog\/government\/six-ways-government-agencies-can-better-meet-constituent-needs\/"},"modified":"2023-05-31T16:36:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T23:36:18","slug":"six-ways-government-agencies-can-better-meet-constituent-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/government\/2018\/04\/16\/six-ways-government-agencies-can-better-meet-constituent-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Ways Government Agencies Can Better Meet Constituent Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\nFind out how to meet your constituents’ needs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

In today\u2019s ever-changing government landscape, leaders and elected officials are striving to meet the evolving expectations of constituents. Unfortunately, many agencies are struggling to keep pace\u2014due to reduced budgets, complex regulatory climates, and increased oversight.<\/p>\n

To stay responsive to constituents, government agencies must look to technological solutions that are not only revolutionary at the time of deployment, but also evolutionary moving forward.<\/p>\n

Is Your Financial Management Making the Grade? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Finance leaders in state and local government agencies have a tough job. To support the agency\u2019s mission through effective financial management practices, they must keep accurate, auditable records, while simultaneously managing costs and meeting complex reporting requirements. They need to make data insights reliable, accessible, and understandable to leadership teams, constituents, and citizens at large. They must keep up with frequent regulatory changes. All the while, they must keep accounting systems secure\u00ad\u2013-and have the agility to pivot strategy on a dime.<\/p>\n

If your finance team is still trying to manage its operations using a patchwork of accounting tools and fragmented systems, you may be wondering if there\u2019s a better way. (SPOILER ALERT: there is.)<\/p>\n

With budget constraints and limited resources, every dollar spent on tools must add considerably more value. Modernizing your finance system can help your agency improve productivity, optimize outcomes, and demonstrate ROI<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are six essential components of a modern finance system: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Cloud-Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System: Using an integrated \u201cout-of-the-box\u201d system provides government teams with a single source of truth\u2014ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and secure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Transparent & Timely Performance Metrics: To meet leadership and constituent demands for rapid information, a modern solution must enable fast access to accurate financial and operational performance data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Easy Application Maintenance: On-premise, legacy software can be expensive to update and time consuming to maintain. A cutting-edge system must be cloud-based to allow for fast, cost-efficient updates, issue resolutions, and reconfigurations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Intuitive User Experience: One of the biggest hurdles to upgrading is the strain it causes during onboarding and implementation. A system with a familiar interface\u2014and integration with known accounting tools\u2014will dramatically reduce ramp-up time and training costs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. 24-7 Access: A modern solution must provide browser- and app-based access so teams can utilize their system anywhere, at any time, from any device.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. Collaboration Capabilities: A system that integrates with communication and productivity tools, like SharePoint, Skype for Business, Word, and Excel, will facilitate interagency teamwork and improve accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              To learn how Dynamics 365 can help your agency cut costs and improve outcomes, visit\u00a0https:\/\/ptdrv.linkedin.com\/gmmjk1a<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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