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Using 311 data to measure performance and manage city finances.(constituent relationship management)

Government Finance Review

| August 01, 2008 | Eichenthal, David R. | COPYRIGHT 2008 Government Finance Officers Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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311 and CRM

Providing citizens with a single number for their non-emergency questions and concerns is valuable in itself, but pairing 311 with constituent relationship management (CRM) gives it the power to transform government. CRM is a combination of people, processes, and technology used to deliver superior service to constituents. Superior service means shorter wait times for contacting government representatives, less frustration in finding the required services, outcomes that are delivered when promised, and, ultimately, greater constituent satisfaction. Technology is mentioned last in the definition of CRM, which is ...

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