NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 8, 2021) – More than a year into the pandemic, the economic crisis has resulted in an estimated more than $70 billion in unpaid rent nationally. In fact, nearly one in five renters are behind in their monthly balances, according to a new survey by the Census Bureau. With extended bans […]
Governments Are Up in the Cloud
ORLANDO, FL (March 31, 2021) – At this point, if you’re not considering a move to the cloud, then your head must be in the… you get it. As governments continue to modernize their technology systems and data management, secure cloud regions are an obvious necessity that provides greater efficiency, security, and flexibility – all […]
Powerful Transit Solution Launched Ahead of PTASP Deadline
NEW ORLEANS, LA (Updated March 4, 2021) – Civix’s recently launched Transit Safety & Operations Compliance System (TSOCS) is a fully-integrated software solution that helps transportation system operators minimize risk, increase safety, and comply with the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Final Rule. Under the PTASP, certain operators must have a safety plan in […]
Meeting the Great GASB
NEW ORLEANS, LA (February 22, 2021) – The GASB 87 deadline may feel like a burden, but it can be used as a driver to better manage your lease portfolio. GASB 87 Changes Everything. Seize the Moment. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 87 (GASB 87) will dramatically change how public sector organizations record […]
Uninterrupted UCC & Lien Filings During the Pandemic
ORLANDO, FL (February 23, 2021) – Secretary of State business services teams across the country have been battling growing mountains of backlogged UCC lien paperwork that’s piled up over the course of the pandemic. Those with robust electronic filing systems, though, have kept pace through statewide shutdowns and beyond. Some states require paper filings, which […]
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Moves to One ASOCS Database
NEW ORLEANS, LA (February 16, 2021) – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), which manages JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, NY Stewart and Teterboro airports, serves millions of passengers each day requiring the highest levels of security and operational efficiency. PANYNJ selected the Civix Airport Safety & Operations Compliance System (ASOCS) in 1999, […]
Civix Brings Range of Community Planning and Fair Housing Experience to Communities Nationwide
NEW ORLEANS, LA (January 28, 2021) – At a time when a safe and secure home is more important than ever, access to housing is critical. State and local government agencies face new challenges in managing and complying with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) fair housing, Consolidated Plan, and Annual Action Plan requirements. […]
Shining a Light on Money in Politics Builds Trust
ORLANDO, FL (January 19, 2021) – Although it’s sometimes gotten a bad name, lobbying is a key component of government in democratic societies. Civix Government President Mike Wons believes streamlined and automated reporting systems help the public better understand the system and provide critical transparency to public administrators and the public at large. “The easier […]
Steps Toward Success along the Cybersecurity Journey
ORLANDO, FL (January 13, 2021) – The recent massive cybersecurity attack on the U.S. government underscores what our industry has been saying, or more accurately- shouting, for years: security is paramount for public sector IT. It turns out the breach of federal agencies’ systems reported in mid-December involved hackers taking advantage of a vulnerability in […]
IT Modernization is Necessary for Improving Voter Confidence
ORLANDO, FL (December 16, 2020) – Voter confidence is top of mind for elections officials across the country following the 2020 General Election. To bolster public trust and improve public perception in our democratic processes, in a recent article Civix Government President Mike Wons says the industry must embrace IT modernization to facilitate greater transparency. […]