Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois Responds to the COVID-19 Pandemic by Improving County Processes

Constructive Changes in County Government Streamline and Improve Processes While Keeping Employees Safe Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois today released a special update on process improvements within the County and the Comptroller’s Office in response to the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 Pandemic.

“While it has always been a priority of the Comptroller’s Office to streamline processes and reduce the reliance on paper and the redundancy of records, the identification of certain areas for improvement has been expedited as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. I will continue to reform accounting practices within the Comptroller’s Office and the County to modernize audit practices and payment processes.” said Comptroller Robin Lois. “Maximizing the use of the County’s financial management system and software to eliminate duplicate tasks, as well as eliminating costly paper processes associated with filing and handling paper are a top priority.”

It is an unprecedented time in the world, and County Government has successfully continued operations while improving processes. In addition to these reported process improvements, the Comptroller has identified several other areas for improvement that will continue to be worked on with departments and end users throughout the remainder of the year. The Comptroller, as Chief Accounting and Chief Auditing Officer, has the responsibility to carry out the promulgated duties while safeguarding taxpayer funds.