When it comes to action, governments are typically slow to get things done. But not the City of Golden! When faced with the challenges and costs of traditional employee attendance and payroll processing, the City took charge and decided that automation was the only way to go.
Choosing the right solution was a “no-brainer.”
With a tight budget, a diverse workforce, and strict government regulations, the solution had to be robust, flexible, scalable, and affordable. The needs of the City warranted an expensive solution, but based on staffers’ research, even numerous “high end” systems were inflexible and limited in scope. Ten vendors submitted bids, and TimeCentre won primarily because of the flexibility offered in the solution relative to the cost.
As implementation began, the return on investment was quickly felt in positive and unexpected ways.
An analysis of City timekeeping practices revealed inconsistencies among departments. Automating and normalizing these practices during the TimeCentre implementation created enormous time and cost savings. The City was able to cancel their plans to hire additional payroll staff, and existing staff members dramatically reduced the time they spent on time tracking chores.
Just as importantly, the City was better able to ensure compliance with fair labor laws. “The TimeCentre implementation forced us to thoroughly examine our timekeeping practices and then implement improved policies as a result. This unexpected benefit - by itself - justified the expense of the solution,” says Greg Mortimer, City of Golden IT Manager.
And the savings didn’t stop there!
TimeCentre is the only IT service utilized by every paid City employee. “Managing attendance and payroll for 500 employees, with numerous departments, cost centers, payroll rules, and locations, is a daunting task. With every employee using TimeCentre, the time and money spent on attendance and payroll processing has been drastically reduced. As I said before, the solution paid for itself immediately, and as time has gone on, the City continues to realize savings”, states Mortimer.
Golden’s success illustrates why TimeCentre is the solution of choice for state and local governments, as well as universities and other public entities. Find out more today or call 800.326.2276 to speak with a qualified systems consultant.
About the City of Golden…Golden, Colorado is a city of 17,500 nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, only fifteen minutes from Denver but a world apart. The City prides itself on being a technology leader.