Locis...Local Government Computer and Information Service

The LOCIS software is of a modular design which provides the ability to meet your present software requirements. This benefit provides the ability to expand to other Locis software modules over time and as your budget permits.

UTILITY BILLING

	UTILITY BILLING The ability to generate utility bills, record payments, issue refund checks, and perform a variety of utility management functions for multiple user defined services (water, sewer, gas, electric, refuse, etc.).
	Illinois EPay In conjunction with our Utility Billing Module, the Locis' Epay process' will give your community a web presence that includes online Bill Pay and allows your customers to check their account details online.
	DIRECT DEBIT Automatically debit a bank accounts or credit cards for utility billing payment collection.
	BAR CODE Produce bar codes for quick retrieval of account or other information for cash receipts and account master information
	LEIN Automate the issuance and release of all liens
	LIHEAP Energy Assistance program tracking.
	METER READ DEVICE INTERFACE Ability to interface to multiple types of Meter-Read Portable Data Collection Devices. Most 3rd party handheld devices will work with the LOCIS Utility Billing software. Call LOCIS with your specific handheld device information to verify compatibility. LOCIS also offers portable data collection devices to use with our software. If you are interested in Portable Data Collection devices, contact LOCIS for more information.
	THIRD PARTY BILL PRINT Create file formats for 3rd party to produce Utility Bills.

FINANCIAL

	GENERAL LEDGER Forms the core to which all other modules provide financial information Treasurer's Report Cash & Investment Reporting Full accrual option Balance Sheet Budget Reporting Comparison Reporting
	ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Issue checks, record manual checks, issue 1099's, and manage all non-payroll expenditures. Includes Check Reconciliation
	PAYROLL Provides the ability to record manual checks, issue checks, and manage all payroll expenditures, including quarterly and annual tax filings. Includes Check Reconciliation and Direct Deposit.
	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Record customers, issue invoices, and monitor collection of revenue for services or goods provided by the community.
	CASH RECEIPTS Post revenue not recorded by the accounts receivable or utility billing module (i.e. permits, licenses, fines, etc.).
	ENCUMBRANCE Record commitments for the purchase of goods and services, identify the General Ledger impact and incorporate encumbrances in budget comparison reports produced by the General Ledger module.
	PERSONNEL Record personal information on employees, including date hired, pay history; employment review history, termination date, birth date, education information, race, dependant information, and emergency contacts.

PERMIT & INSPECTION

VEHICLE/LICENSE/PERMIT

Issue and maintain licenses and/or permits to the public, i.e. vehicles, businesses, vending machines and other revenue sources

NEW CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION

Track contractors, inspectors, construction progress, construction value and fees generated, record inspections and produce violation notices

RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION

Establish user defined criteria for inspections, schedule and record results of inspections, produce violation letters and Certificates of Compliance or Occupancy Permits, and maintain inspection history by address

OTHER SOFTWARE

	DATA MANAGER Export data into an Excel file from any locis software module for total flexibility in customized reporting and other needs
	FIXED ASSETS Record capital acquisitions. Track depreciation values of acquisitions.
	SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Provides the ability to bill, record, monitor, and administer special assessments.
	EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Establish a master list of equipment along with its components and track usage, condition, cost of repairs, cost of fuel, etc. Produce preventative maintenance schedule reports.
	INVENTORY Record disposable inventory by location.
	CEMETERY Establish multiple cemetery locations within a community, identify plots and their ownership and internment information.
	CALL TRACKING Record incoming requests/complaints requiring a response from city/village personnel.
	TICKET PROCESSING Identify and track violations, court dates, and payment of violations.
	BUFFALO BOX Track location of buffalo boxes.

SERVICES

	Hardware LOCIS provides a full range of hardware. Options exist for price sensitive considerations, system sizing, and future expansion. By providing hardware, LOCIS can be your single source for computer needs.
	Needs Assessment A community's computer needs are based on many factors, ranging from size of community, expected growth within what time frame, applications desired now & in the future, and budget consideration. LOCIS is oriented to the local government concerns and attempts to define needs within a framework of providing the best possible solution for the public dollars spent.
	Installation Includes the setup and testing of hardware, installation and verification of hardware-software compatibility.
	Training Provides instruction in the use of the LOCIS software onsite, with actual client database.
	Implementation & Data Conversion Assistance in transferring your data to the LOCIS system. Being on-site for the first live run of each module, and each module's closing process.
	Telephone & Remote Support Ability to either by voice or computer hook-up, provide assistance or remote support to users when questions or problems arise. Toll-Free phone number to contact Tech Support.
	User Group Participants in the LOCIS Membership Program are also a part of the LOCIS User Group. The User Group provides peer to peer contact with other users, information and user requests for software enhancements, and a continuing forum for user expression.
	Workshops Workshops are oriented to user requests for continuing education and are often oriented to infrequently used procedures, i.e. year end closings, W-2 preparation, etc.
	Website Ability to download updates to the LOCIS applications, review schedules of upcoming classes, question & answer forum, newsletter archives, order additional equipment, forms, and provide feedback to the LOCIS staff.