Software Solutions Inc.

Great review from Kali via Capterra! "Software Solutions’ VIP is a truly easy-to-use intuitive system to manage the finances of any municipality or government entity."

You want an easy system to manage public finances, and we've provided the solution. A match made in heaven.

Read more reviews here: https://hubs.la/Q02bR4Y30

Happy National Illinois Day! Comment with a picture of your helpful staff to show everyone the hard workers who help Illinois run smoothly.

Every year, we compile a Year End Survival Guide for our customers. It includes support articles for each of our modules and best practices for a successful end of year process. We also hold customer webinars for our users. SSI users, please look out for this year's on our support site and make sure to attend one of our webinars on Dec. 7th and Dec. 8th. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Ohio has a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy. Read about it here:
https://hubs.ly/Q02bWsVJ0

Ohio's Lt. Governor, Jon Husted, has introduced a comprehensive policy delineating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the state government. This strategic policy aims to foster innovation while establishing a framework for responsible implementation, guiding the effective management of this transformative technology.

New Ohio Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Ohio's Lt. Governor, Jon Husted, has introduced a comprehensive policy delineating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the state government.

Reminder that the cutoff for donations for Choices, Inc. is December 4th, which is Monday! Please bring in your donations by then to ensure the children and teens at Choices have a great Christmas party. If you have questions, please PM or email us.

It's only been a couple of weeks and we already have donations flooding in. We must express our gratitude for the generosity of our business neighbors, employees, and customers. Thank you!

How to have a successful year-end:
1. Stay calm and don’t panic
2. Attend our year-end webinars (customers only)
3. Read our year-end knowledge base articles
4. Update the VIP software to release version 6.4 (automatic for cloud users)
5. Contact Customer Support for help

How to Have a Successful Year End - New Blog Post!
https://hubs.la/Q02bn7-00

It's that time again... the dreaded year-end beast has again reared its head. As financial staff, navigating this phase can be daunting, but don't worry; we're here to help! With a strategic approach and effective practices, the year-end process can be a smooth and successful endeavor. Read on for advice from former Finance Directors and best practices for a successful year-end.

How to Have a Successful Year End With a strategic approach and effective practices, the year-end process can be a smooth and successful endeavor.

We’re giving back to our local community this holiday season by choosing 5 charities to sponsor. If you would like to provide donations toward this cause, please pick up wish lists at our front office (or email Danielle at [email protected]) and drop off items in the boxes at the front of our office.

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q0298qNd0

Congratulations to the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library System for recently choosing to team up with our partner ClearGov!

If you don't already know, ClearGov brings you cloud-based transparency, strategic planning, and budgeting software. Schedule a demo here: https://hubs.la/Q028VlHr0

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope your day is full of food, fun, and laughter.

Two of our customers won awards last week and we couldn't be more proud! 📢

Champions of Stark Library won the President award at the Northeast Ohio Regional Library System (NEO-RLS) Membership Meeting & Appreciation Breakfast. 🎉

Julie Adkins, Seneca County Auditor, won "Outstanding County Auditor" at the County Auditors' Association of Ohio Installation Banquet. 🎊

We're so proud of you for much-deserved recognition!

Our customer Stark Library won an award at the NEO-RLS Annual Membership Meeting & Appreciation Breakfast last week. We're so happy for them, and it's so deserved!

One of our customers, Seneca County Auditor Julie Adkins was honored last week as "Outstanding County Auditor"! We're so proud of her and her accomplishments.

Welcome to the SSI family Wyandot County Auditor's Office! Give them some love in the chat. 💬

Look out for our blog post this week to learn more about them. They chose VIP Accounting, VIP Payroll, and VIP Analytics to help them revolutionize their processes.

What should IT Directors and CIOs look for in a cloud technology partner? StateTech says:
1. a proven track record
2. a strong user experience
3. exceptional automation
4. expandability

What do you think?

State and Local Governments Modernize for a Seamless Hybrid Cloud Journey https://hubs.la/Q0298k-40

NEW BLOG POST
You give back every day as a public sector employee. Now, it's our turn. We are giving back this holiday season by providing supplies to 5 local charities over the next month. Read more and learn how you can get involved!

SSI Gives Back - Part 1 This season, we are excited to share our initiatives to support local charities and spread the joy of the holidays.

Have you visited our vendor directory? You may have seen Software Solutions Inc. on there if you did! Log in to the OTA website and view dozens of other vendors that specialize in helping townships at ohiotownships.org/vendor-directory.

Congratulations to the City of Bellbrook Local Government for recently choosing to team up with our partner ClearGov!

If you don't already know, ClearGov brings you cloud-based transparency, strategic planning, and budgeting software. Schedule a demo here: https://hubs.la/Q028V67_0

Veterans should be honored every day! We have a few veterans working here at SSI and we cannot thank them enough for their service, bravery, and dedication. This is one of the reasons we chose Stars Forward as the charity for this year's User Conference: https://hubs.la/Q027TqQ10

Take a moment and thank a veteran today!

What is Reporting Software? New blog post: https://hubs.la/Q028l1TL0

What is Reporting Software? In local government, we often hear talk of reporting. It's a vague term that applies to multiple positions; we're going to dive in and explore the term.

Learn from your peers and save research time by reading reviews from our customers here: https://hubs.la/Q026hl0K0

Testimonials Our many testimonials will show you that our customers love us, and you will too.

Congratulations to Washington County, OH for their new software: VIP Accounting, VIP Payroll, and VIP Analytics all hosted on VIP Cloud! They will enjoy the benefits of top-tier cybersecurity, daily data backups, and automatic software updates.



Find out more about VIP Cloud here: https://hubs.la/Q020dRtV0

Join us for a budgeting panel with the City of Riverside and ClearGov on Nov. 14th @ 9AM EST. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q027S_Bz0

Looking to get ahead of budgeting season, Riverside, Ohio was on the hunt for a budgeting solution that allowed for seamless communication with department heads while effectively communicating budget details with the community. In this informative webinar, learn how Riverside, OH leveraged ClearGov as the perfect companion to their Software Solutions accounting system to:
-Streamline communication with department heads
-Communicate the budget to their community and key stakeholders
-Quickly evaluate budget options

You’ll also get a sneak preview of ClearGov’s Budget Cycle Management software so you can see for yourself how it serves as the perfect companion to your Software Solutions accounting system.

We're for our Sales, Implementation, and Customer Support teams. Take a look at the job postings and see if they're a good fit for you!

https://hubs.la/Q027czQw0

Make your audit easier with VIP. "Our auditors didn't have to come on-site for our most recent audit as they were able to access so much of our information using VIP! We can import payroll from our timekeeping software. Customer service is AMAZING!" -Teri M. via

More about auditing: https://hubs.la/Q023h3690

2023 User Conference Recap - new blog post!
https://hubs.la/Q027BY0D0

2023 User Conference Recap Learning was a theme at our User Conference. We held relevant topic sessions, used a variety of teaching methods, and informed you of the future of SSI.

Happy National Ohio Day to all of our wonderful customers in Ohio! Comment with a picture of your helpful staff to show everyone the hard workers who help Ohio run smoothly.

Welcome to the SSI family Williams County, OH! You chose to solve your pain points through VIP Accounting, VIP Payroll, and VIP Analytics.



Find out more about VIP Analytics: https://hubs.la/Q020d_lK0

Having some fun this year in the office!

"If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself." -Henry Ford

Welcome to the SSI Family Fayette County Sanitary Services! You chose VIP Utility Billing for your utility billing solution and we are so happy to provide a solve to your pain points.



Find out more about VIP Utility Billing: https://hubs.la/Q020f0wg0

We are having a blast at our User Conference! Such a great turnout, informative sessions, collaborative conversations, and fun times! Thank you all for a great conference so far.

ClearGov InvoiceCloud Utility Information Pipeline

City Finance Director Tinita points out the mobile capabilities of our VIP Suite: "I love it! I am able to review things from my phone if I need to... Everything in the system is pretty much the same. Very consistent. You can work in one module and never work in another module but still be able to perform in the new module because of the consistency across the entire system."

See more reviews: https://hubs.la/Q023h6j40

Keeping Sensitive Data Private
https://hubs.ly/Q0257glX0

Keeping Sensitive Data Private We'll discuss the importance of privacy, keeping private records confidential, and the practice of verifying private data from the source.

We're excited to see you all tomorrow at our annual User Conference! Should be a great time of networking, learning, and fun!

If you aren't able to make it this year, mark your calendars for next year on Oct. 23-25 at the Summit Hotel in Cincinnati, OH.

If you're coming to our annual user conference this year, remember to download the Whova app to get familiar with the platform. On it, you can personalize your agenda, browse session and speaker information, get updates and notifications during the event, connect with other attendees, and take polls/surveys. See you there!

Training you is important to us, but don't just take our word for it.

"Implementation and training has been a great experience. The training staff has been so patient and so helpful during the whole process. The SSI implementation team and support staff work together to make the software work best for each customer based on your company needs. SSI has always provided us with excellent and dependable support." -Rebecca, Payroll Clerk via

More reviews here: https://hubs.la/Q023h77s0

Congrats to Ross County Rural Water for the new software: VIP , VIP Analytics, and VIP Payroll.



Find out more about VIP Payroll: https://hubs.la/Q020f1sT0

Payroll and Scheduling will be a breeze with Right Stuff Software. You will have fantastic time & attendance capabilities and top-tier customer service! It's a win-win.

Schedule a demo -> https://hubs.la/Q0247bZ20

Working as a Team in Local Government
https://hubs.la/Q0252Qpg0

New blog post!

Working as a Team in Local Government We're dishing out some golden nuggets of wisdom on how to work seamlessly with other departments, enhance collaboration, and boost office communication.