Each year the Treasurer’s office handles 40,000 real estate property tax statements, 1,100 personal property tax forms, and 3,000 mobile home statements.
The current system is handmade in the words of Deputy County Attorney, Brian Hopkins, and beginning to lose memory. Loss of computer memory means loss of data.
The contract is with Computer Software Associates, Inc. and cost $267,110.
Hopkins says the original goal was to upgrade software for the clerk, records, and treasurer’s office. However, due to budget constraints only one office can get an upgrade at this time.
Hopkins says the main concern was loss of information due to such an outdated software system that won the treasurer’s office the upgrade. He says this is money that must be spent to be stay in the 21st century.
The Treasurer’s office system is not changing, only becoming newer and more efficient. The new software is Windows based and will provide an easier format.
Commissioner’s also approved a request by the Cascade County Attorney’s office to hand over a detention officer’s case to the State Attorney General’s office.
Steven Patrick is accused of using excessive force against an inmate at the jail. Officials say this request is routine in cases involving county employees.
Source:http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/New-Software-is-Coming-to-the-Cascade-County-Treasurers-Offi-116705884.html
