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WebFOCUS. Georgia’s Reporting Tool for Strategic & Operational Decision-Making. What Is WebFOCUS?.

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WebFOCUS

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  1. WebFOCUS Georgia’s Reporting Tool for Strategic & Operational Decision-Making

  2. What Is WebFOCUS? • A business intelligence software tool that accesses data from the MIS and organizes it in a way that is meaningful to a variety of users – from frontline staff to administrators to State and local policymakers • More specific information at: http://www.informationbuilders.com/

  3. Information is a source of learning. But unless it is organized, processed, and available to the right people in a format for decision making, it is a burden, not a benefit. William Pollard

  4. The Evolution of WebFOCUS Reporting in Georgia • Initially driven by local need • Real-time management of local area data and performance • Provider evaluations for contract renewals • Ongoing qualitative analysis of program design strategies • State-level leadership recognized the value of an enterprise reporting system

  5. Required Specifications • Ease of Use • Availability • Timeliness • Security • Scalability • Manageability • Cost-effectiveness

  6. What Does It Look Like? Internet-based; Available 24/7 Security rules limits access mainframe MIS users

  7. Standard Canned Reports Folders Organized by Report Type and Purpose Domains Organized by Program/Subject

  8. Canned Reports – Performance & Data Management

  9. Canned Reports – Service Delivery

  10. Graph Reports

  11. Custom Ad Hoc Reports Written using the GUI tools for reports and graphs or the text editor

  12. Report Assistant (GUI tool)

  13. Shared Reports

  14. Report Caster Feature

  15. An idealist believes the short run doesn't count. A cynic believes the long run doesn't matter. A realist believes that what is done or left undone in the short run determines the long run. Sydney J. Harris

  16. Contact Information General Questions: Lynn.Sanders@dol.state.ga.us Connectivity to the MIS: Star.Dickey@dol.state.ga.us Programming Specifics: Ereania.Boyd@dol.state.ga.us

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