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    ACFR preparation software

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    My organization is looking into ACFR preparation software. Currently, I prepare the ACFR using both excel and word files. The excel file contains tabs that correspond to the various statements/schedules/tables in the ACFR, and the word document contains ...

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    RE: Energy Tax Credit

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    Has anybody else received notice of their filing being processed? ------------------------------ Kim Mattson Finance Director Bayfield County Washburn, WI 54891 ------------------------------

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    RE: Artificial Intelligence

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    I have found it really helpful in drafting RFP's and helping me with more complicated excel formulas. For example, if I need an excel formula that is maybe a complicated version of a vlookup, I'll explain to chatgpt what I'm trying to have excel do and ...

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    RE: Police & Fire Time Keeping

    Posted in: General GFOA Forum

    Melissa, We use UKG's Telestaff product for police and fire hourly employees on a shift schedule. Those on a regular 40-hour schedule use UKG Workforce Ready. Timekeeping info is then imported into Tyler MUNIS payroll. We've used Telestaff for over ...

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    RE: Payment Acceptance Systems

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    I'd agree with Ellen. We are a Tyler MUNIS user and we switched from openedge to Tyler Payments combined with Resident Access and it has been a positive experience. We reduced our credit card fees and created a single portal for all online payments ...

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