Washtenaw County, MI
County dans l’État Michigan
United States
Washtenaw County, MI implements Akila virtual assistant for automated deposit management
County officials identified Robotic Process Automation (RPA) as a solution to challenges created by increased deposits. Automation Anywhere's platform was selected for a pilot version of Akila. Its initial design focused on the automated recording of daily deposits in place of manual entries. There were zero errors reported for this task during Akila's first six months in use. Washtenaw County is evaluating expanded uses of the virtual assistant in areas like human resources and procurement.
Washtenaw County, MI
United States
Washtenaw County, MI is using over $200,000 in annual marijuana tax revenue for racial equity
Washtenaw County's Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment to allocate the annual marijuana tax revenue to fund racial equity programs. The county expects to generate more than $200,000 every year from marijuana taxation. The decision was made to help address racial injustices and combat the negative impact that the "War on Drugs" continues to have on minority communities.
Washtenaw County, MI
United States
Washtenaw County, MI highlights public health trends with interactive dashboards
The Health for All Washtenaw website displays current health data compared to past years along with comparable data on state and national health trends. The Disparities Dashboard shows differences in health access, cancer rates, and mental health issues based on race, gender, and age. Users can select their cities to find out how location impacts health outcomes.
Washtenaw County, MI
United States