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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2024
Contact: Kania Robinson, PIO
(847) 377-2312
Lake County Clerk's Office Announces Partnership with GovOS to Implement Innovative Records Management System
WAUKEGAN, Illinois –
The Lake County Clerk's Office is excited to announce a significant step towards modernizing operations by partnering with GovOS to implement an integrated records management system - a project made possible by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. This initiative signifies the technological phase of the merger between the Recording Division (formerly the Recorder of Deeds Office) and the County Clerk's Vital Records Department onto a single records management platform, addressing the need for a more cohesive and integrated approach to managing land and vital records.
In 2022, as part of Lake County's ARPA investment plan, the County Board approved $2.15 million dollars to implement an integrated system in anticipation of the merger between the Recorder of Deeds office and the County Clerk effective December 1, 2022. After being sworn-in, and meeting with internal and external stakeholders, in early 2023, County Clerk Anthony Vega initiated a request for proposal process. After evaluating multiple proposals, and reviewing multiple demos, GovOS was selected as the vendor to implement this solution.
"We are thrilled to embark on this significant project with GovOS as we modernize our records management systems. This collaboration marks a milestone in streamlining operations, improving accessibility, and better serving the residents of Lake County. I am grateful to Chief Deputy Cynthia Pruim Haran and her leadership in leading our staff in the procurement of GovOS and spearheading this implementation," said County Clerk Anthony Vega.
The anticipated go-live date is the end of 2024. Once live, members of the public will no longer have to go through a third party to request vital records online. Additionally, historical records will be available for public search in a much more user friendly platform reducing barriers to access. This project will also digitize 1.3 million images of vital records currently in microfilm form while enhancing those images that are in poor quality to ensure the County Clerk's Office can provide access to these key records for generations to come.
About GovOS: GovOS is a leading provider of cloud-based records management solutions, empowering government agencies to streamline processes, enhance transparency, and improve citizen services. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, GovOS is committed to helping government organizations modernize their operations and achieve their strategic objectives.
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