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MUNIS - A Financial Software package purchased from Tyler Technologies
M.I.S. Support Team – Tom Sciolino, Tom Cavaretta, Crystal McCrae
Database is in Informix and software is written in Informix 4GL
The software covers the following major areas:
Payroll for all city departments, Buffalo Sewer Authority, Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority covering 4000 employees from 26 different Bargaining Unions
General Ledger
Accounts Payable
Purchasing
Accounts Receivable covering only for billing done for misc. services
Budgeting and Appropriation
RPIS (Real Property Information Software)
M.I.S. Support Team – Ken Sprague, Peter Zingorenko
The software is provided by and maintained by NY State.
Database is in Sybase. Housed on a separate server at M.I.S. datacenter. M.I.S. provides user support, data backup and performs major system tasks. 311 CRM - Citizen Service Request Tracking (LAGAN)
M.I.S. Support Team – Daryl Springer, Katherine Barker
Written in Java and .Net. The database is SQL Server. Keeping track of all service requests filed by citizens into the Mayor’s Hot line or entered through City’s web site. Routing the request to appropriate departments, sending communications to citizens regarding their request. Case and Contract Management Software
M.I.S. Support Team – Daryl Springer, Paul Springer
Designed using Share Point Services and SQL Server – This software supports the Law Department for managing cases and contracts. Assessor Activity Log and Tracking
M.I.S. Support Team – Ken Sprague, Peter Zingorenko
The software tracks the daily activity of Assessors. Designed in MS Access and interfaces with Assessment Database. Exemption Processing
M.I.S. Support Team – Ken Sprague, Peter Zingorenko
The software generates renewal notices for various exemptions. Hand written application forms are scanned for data extraction and compared with current exemption data for changes. Designed in MS Access and interfaces with Assessment Database Annual Tax Foreclosure Processing
M.I.S. Support Team – Frank Honrado, Ken Sprague
Software is a combination of MS Access database and .Net application
The software performs the following functions:
Merge data of delinquent accounts from Tax, Water & User Fee Receivables
Issue various notices to delinquent property owners
Prepares reports for publication in various journals
Prepares Property Data to be assigned to search companies for lien holder search
Has a web interface for search companies to enter lien holder information online on City’s web site
Multiple Notices are sent to lien holders
Data is prepared for annual foreclosure auction
List of Properties is published on City’s Web site
Individuals / Businesses interested in purchasing properties can register online using a web interface
A master Excel database of foreclosure properties and their delinquent property amounts are prepared for auction
A wireless network is setup in the Convention Center of 6 laptops for auction processing Tax Billing & Receivable
M.I.S. Support Team – Ken Sprague, Peter Zingorenko
Assessment & Tax A/R are written in VB6 and database is SQL Server
The major components of this software are:
Assessment Property Information – RPIS data is loaded in to relational tables on SQL SERVER once a week and made available for viewing to all city departments through this system
Tax Billing & Receivables
Special District Assessment and Receivables
History of Tax billing & payments for over 10 years
Note – Property Information can also be viewed on City’s Web Site. Bankruptcy Case Tracking
M.I.S. Support Team – Peter Zingorenko, Ken Sprague
The software designed in MS Access tracks bankruptcy cases related to Tax & User Fee Bills. It interfaces with Tax A/R and User Fee A/R Tax Foreclosure Auction and In Rem Processing
M.I.S. Support Team – Ken Sprague, Frank Honrado The software is designed in .Net and manages property auction processes Parking Enforcement & Towing
M.I.S. Support Team – Ken Barnes, Paul Springer
Database is SQL Server and software is written in VB6
Managing all Parking tickets issued in city.
Managing information of all cars towed by city.
Inventory of all parking meters and repair history
Note – Parking Payments can be paid online through City’s Web Site Building Permits and Inspections (HANSEN)
The City uses a software package purchased from Hansen Technologies.
M.I.S. Support Team – Karen Marshall, Joe Strianese
Database is on SQL Server and software is written in C.
Building, Electrical & Plumbing Permits
Housing Inspection for Permits or Code violations
Housing Court
Demolition case tracking & Billing
Street Cuts Permits
Load Zone Permits
Certificate of Occupancy Management
Rental Registry
Multiple Dwelling Property Management
Project Management
Case Management
Web interface – Citizens can apply for Minor Repair & Electrical Permits on the City’s Web Site and pay using a credit card. Permit is issued on line in PDF format for printing Business Licenses
M.I.S. Support Team – Karen Marshall, Paul Springer
Database is on SQL Server and software written in VB6
Major components of the software are:
Managing information for all business licenses issued by the City of Buffalo
Managing revenues collected from Bingo and other gaming licenses
Adjudicating complaints against businesses
Note – Software is in the process of being converted over to Hansen Misc. Code Enforcement & Adjudication Software
M.I.S. Support Team – Ken Barnes, Peter Zingorenko
Software is developed in MS ACCESS and keeps track of:
Summons issued by Streets department for trash violations
Summons issued by City Clerk for unlicensed dogs
Summons issued by Fire Department for fire safety violations
Summons issued by Dept. of Adjudication for other misc. city code violations Treasury Payment Processing Software
M.I.S. Support Team – Paul Springer, Ken Sprague
Database is SQL Server and software is written in .NET
City treasury is the central location to receive payments for all Accounts Receivables. The software performs teller functions and is integrated with all receivables. The software also processes payments submitted electronically by M & T Lock Box operation, Escrow Companies and payment made through the City’s Web Site. User Fee Billing & A/R Software
M.I.S. Support Team – Peter Zingorenko, Ken Sprague
Database is on SQL Server and software is written in MS Access. The software manages billing and receivables for Garbage pickup.
Note – User Fee payments can be made on line through City’s web site. Occupancy Tax Receivable
M.I.S. Support Team – Paul Springer, Ken Sprague
Designed in MS Access. Software manages occupancy tax receivable. This tax was levied in 1970 and has only about 5000 unpaid bill remaining Civil Service Examination and Certification
M.I.S. Support Team – Peter Zingorenko, Tom Cavaretta
Software is in MS ACCESS and manages all civil services exams, applicants, test scores, certified list of passed and approved candidates.
Note – We post the upcoming exams on our web site. Time & Attendance Software
M.I.S. Support Team – Tom Cavaretta, Crystal McCrae
Database is SQL Server and software is written in .NET. The software manages time & Attendance entry for City’s Payroll. It generates standard payroll transactions for all employees. Over 200 time keepers then on bi-weekly basis enter the exception transactions online. It verifies their input based on business rules established for various bargaining unions and calculates earnings. Injured on Duty Case Tracking
M.I.S. Support Team – Tom Sciolino, Frank Honrado
Designed in MS Access and .Net – This software tracks Police & Fire Fighters on IOD and their payment history Vacant Lot Maintenance Tracking
M.I.S. Support Team – Ken Barnes, Peter Zingorenko
Designed in MS Access – This keeps track of the maintenance schedule and billing for over 4000 vacant lots in the city Dog Licenses
M.I.S. Support Team - Ken Barnes, Peter Barone
The software package purchased by City Clerk’s office and supported by M.I.S. Written in MS Access. M.I.S. staff designed a web interface for Citizens to renew their dog license on line. The software interfaces with treasury Teller software and Misc. Code Enforcement & Adjudication Software. Marriage Licenses
M.I.S. Support Team - Ken Barnes, Peter Barone
Software Package purchased by City Clerk’s office. Written in MS Access Birth Certificates & Genealogy Search
M.I.S. Support Team - Ken Barnes, Peter Barone
The issuance of current birth certificates is done through a software package acquired by City Clerk’s Office and Package written in MS Access. Archival of old birth certificates and birth records are done using a combination of scanned document using Laser fiche and database. The scanned birth records can be accessed on City’s web site. Database is on SQL server. Vehicle Inventory & Fuel Master
M.I.S. Support Team – Tom Cavaretta, Peter Zingorenko
This application has an Access database of all vehicles owned or leased by the city for its workforce and it interfaces with a software package Fuel Master which keeps track of fuel issuance and usage by the vehicle. M.I.S. Service Request Tracking
M.I.S. Support Team - Daryl Springer, Frank Honrado
Package written in .net, Database on SQL Server. Available over the intranet for tracking all service requests submitted to M.I.S. Users can submit and check status of their requests. Software also produces reports of open requests, overdue requests etc. M.I.S. Equipment Inventory
M.I.S. Support Team – Daryl Springer, Ken Barnes
Written in ACCESS. Internal software to keep track of all PC, Printers and other equipment supported by M.I.S. It also tracks of OEM warranties and maintenance contracts, software levels.
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