SACRAMENTO, CA — (Marketwired) — 08/22/13 — Center for Digital Government honored public-sector leaders and agencies for their work in information technology (IT) at the 2013 ceremony held during Government Technology Conference (GTC) West.
The Best of California awards program recognizes public-sector professionals and local government organizations for their dedication and contributions to IT in California. Winners are selected by a panel of judges based on a number of criteria, including collaboration among agencies, innovative use of technology, economic benefits, and improving services and business processes.
“The awards reflect the leadership, innovation and vision behind these public servants- accomplishments,” said Todd Sander, Executive Director of the Center for Digital Government. “The Center acknowledges their perseverance and hard work in delivering services that improve government efficiencies and boost citizen engagement via technology. We are delighted to honor and celebrate their success.”
During GTC West-s Executive Reception, the State of California presented Martin N. Hoshino, undersecretary for the California Department of Corrections, the Vision and Innovation Award for his leadership and dedication to serving the citizens of California.
Congratulations to all of this year-s winners.
Chris Cruz, Deputy Director/CIO, California Department of Health Care Services
Linda Fredericksen, Field Operations Division Chief Disability Insurance Branch, CA Employment Development Department
San Diego County Child Support Legal Paperless System
Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS), Calif. Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Visitor Processing Appointment Scheduling System (VPASS), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Automated Multiple Choice Knowledge Testing System, California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Online Voter Registration (COVR), Secretary of State
Financial Institution Record Match Project (FIRM), California FTB, BOE, and EDD
Response Information Management System (RIMS) Replacement System, California Governor-s Office of Emergency Services
State of California GeoPortal, California Department of Technology
Web-based Known Person Finder (WebKPF), Sacramento County Sheriff-s Department
Ask Elk Grove, Mobile Application and CRM, City of Elk Grove
California Health Care Report Card, California Department of Health Care Services
San Diego County SD Emergency Mobile App, County of San Diego Public Safety Group
STAR – Incentivizing Excellence in Smog Check Inspections, Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency
Additionally, 46 were presented to those dedicated to California Public Service.
The is a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. The Center for Digital Government is a division of e.Republic, a national publishing, event and research company focused on smart media for public-sector innovation. Find on You Tube.
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