Here Is Why A Municipality Needs A Code Enforcement Software To Function Better

Posted by james alan on January 24th, 2017

Thanks to the digital revolution, everything is going online. Increased efficiency, better accountability, more transparency and an efficient response system are some of the rewards you are bestowed with as you embrace the digital eco-system.

A municipal corporation can also get a lot better with an effective and efficient online system in place. The ideal way to integrate the functioning of municipal corporation with the digital process would be to subscribe to a cloud based solution.

Here is why cloud based permitting software is better than setting up new infrastructure to support the online transition.

Subscribing to a cloud based service helps in saving a lot of upfront capital expenditure required to buy hardware and build an infrastructure for digitization.

You can pay as per the type of service you have taken instead of a one time hefty amount.

The best part about taking the cloud service is that if you are not getting the desired results, you can unsubscribe the service. You won’t get this option when you build your own system with heavy investment. Hence, it has minimum capital risks.

Online integration is executed within days unlike the hefty time required to set up an in-house digital hardware system.

No need to recruit any IT staff to maintain software and hardware.

Apart from being efficient and more accessible, a code enforcement software can benefit all the stakeholders in several ways.

Public gets better access to the systems of the municipal corporation. One can easily register a complaint or request for any permission or documentation without any necessity to visit the office. And the municipal corporation employees can respond back via the same online channel. The ease of access and increased responsiveness will help in increasing the efficiency.

A two way direct communication between the stake holders with no involvement of intermediaries will ensure better transparency and accountability in the system. Elimination of middlemen will help in curbing corruption.

Employees would be able to store, search and retrieve documents with much more ease. It will also allow them to track the requests and grievances of the citizens in a better way.

With the enforcement software, employee will get a single point of reference. It will help in ensuring better co-ordination to solve problems and approve eligible requests at a faster pace.

Management level employees can assign and track the task. It will help them to easily ensure that high quality work is being delivered within the required time frame.

Overall, a web based interface is a win-win solution for employees and citizens both.

Author’s Bio: Author is an avid reader and blogger. This article is about the benefits of having a code enforcement software.