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Abstract
GIS Application for Financial Information System for Local Authorities
Track: State and Local Government
Author(s): Balakrishnan Elangovan
Financial Information System (FIS) is an essential element for good governance, this encompass components inter-related for development. Operations of Urban Local Authorities (ULA) in developing countries are manually operated and automation is only a slow process. Integrating various elements through one system using GIS is possible in Property Tax assessment, identifying revenue source and problem areas. FIS is a tool to enhance the financial strength and linking with GIS will provide decision-making system strong. This paper examines the possibilities of linking the GIS with FIS is to strengthen the urban system in a pragmatic manner.
Balakrishnan Elangovan
ORG-MARG
Urban Development
9 Lynn wood Lane,
Mahalingapuram
Chennai , ID 600005
India
Phone: 91-44-8235420
E-mail: elangovanb@yahoo.com