Defiance County joins the growing number of County Auditors choosing to move to the robust Visual Intelligence Portfolio® (VIP) suite of software products. They were looking to streamline their purchasing approval processes. With the built-in notification system, they can now approve purchasing requests even while on-the-go. The office also wanted software that was easier to use for continuing education and cross training.
Defiance County, situated in Ohio, counted a population of 38,286 in the 2020 census. Defiance serves as both the county seat and its most populous city. The county replaced their Civica CMI Authority software with VIP Accounting and VIP Analytics to reach their goals.
VIP Accounting stands as the cornerstone of financial management for public sector organizations, offering sophisticated functionalities tailored to intricate fund accounting needs. This comprehensive system supports multi-level account numbering, accommodating complex chart of accounts structures with up to nine levels. It automates crucial financial processes, seamlessly integrating modules for streamlined operations.
Within VIP Accounting, various modules like Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Project Accounting, Budget Control, and Capital Projects ensure meticulous financial tracking and reporting. It automates the posting process from other modules, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial management. By facilitating tasks like managing vendor payments, tracking customer billing, reconciling bank statements, and controlling budgets, VIP Accounting ensures organizations maintain financial accuracy and compliance.
VIP Analytics empowers organizations with informed decision-making through its robust reporting capabilities. It facilitates data export for custom reports, utilizes tags for non-sequential account grouping, and provides personalized dashboard reports offering key metrics specific to individual users. VIP Analytics plays a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, aiding organizations in strategic planning and efficient resource allocation.
Together, these solutions offer a comprehensive ecosystem catering to diverse needs within the public sector. They ensure financial accuracy, streamlined utility management, and data-driven decision-making, ultimately contributing to the smooth and effective functioning of public sector entities.