FY 2008 Popular Annual Financial Report FY 2008 Popular Annual Financial Report | Page 17

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Strategic Support Strategy

4,800 Web Updates Per Year

12,600 Web Visitors Per Day

1,815,387 Mail Items Processed

2,020 City Web Pages

2,614 Vendors Paid $232,817,501

78,216 Paychecks Issued

2,242.5 Broadcast Hours of Public
Meetings

185 Press Releases

Achievements:
• Implementation of citywide Virtual Private Network
(VPN) gives employees secure, remote access to
the city’s information technology network, which
enhances performance tracking processes and
increases workplace productivity.
• Implementation of new software places Arlington City
Council meetings and government information on the
worldwide web. The Granicus system is allowing the
City to stream live video and integrate public meeting
records, which is increasing awareness of important
city policies, services and programs.
• Deployed phase II AMANDA mobile solutions to
enhance wireless connectivity to city information
systems, improving performance reporting and
tracking for better service delivery.

• Introduced a fourth medical option for employees this
year with the addition of the Value Plan. The plan
enhances the city’s benefits program, giving employees
another option for managing the rising costs of
healthcare.
• Launches new wellness program for healthier workforce.
In its first year, more than 1,700 employees enrolled in the
workplace initiative with a commitment for better health.
• Strengthened the code of ethics with online training and
workshops designed to promote and encourage high
standards of integrity in the workplace.
• For the 23rd consecutive year, the City of Arlington has
earned a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
from the Government Finance Officers Association for
excellence in finance reporting.

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“Poised for excellence”
“Poised for Excellence”