GOVERNMENT

While the Montana program is new, it didn’t take long to find problems the same computer program caused in at least one other state.

"GIS is the single most transformative technology that government can engage in."

"Our recent research reveals that government employees need to create more collaborative communities to manage communications both inside and outside their organizations, connecting with other agencies, citizens and government consultants," said GovDelivery CEO Scott Burns.

“In Montana, we have a super highway of electronic communication and money in the bank,” said Governor Brian Schweitzer. “Dick Clark has contributed to both with his steady hand on state-of-the-art IT applications and tight rein on costs. I would like to congratulate Dick on this award and thank him for his efforts on behalf of Montanans.”

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) amasses an impressive inventory of strategies employed by states across the country to advance state priorities using technology.

"We believe that this disconnect needs to be addressed and our research has shed light on this issue. Now, it’s time to use this information and help citizens and their governments re-connect and utilize technology to interact and engage each other."

The system saves them the hassle of having to travel to a social services branch office to do paperwork and speeds the process of eligibility determination.