The Plan
The ABC Turnaround Plan
A complete, systems-level operating blueprint for modernizing the Clerk’s Office. Every deliverable is visible on this page and tagged by purpose: #A Automation, #B Better Pay, #C Customer Focus.
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AAutomation — scale service
BBetter Pay — stabilize staff
CCustomer Focus — build trust
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ABC
Automation
Better Pay
Customer Focus
Command Dashboard
Financial Stewardship & Accountability
Operate the Clerk’s Office like a high-volume financial institution with strong controls, transparency, and accountability.
ABC
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Daily deposits reconciled directly to individual transactions
AC
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Inventory aligned to transaction volume (plates, decals, materials)
A
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Public-facing financial reporting at the maximum level allowed by law
C
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GAAP-aligned segregation of duties across accounting and budgeting
A
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Automated journal entries to reduce errors and staffing strain
A
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Monthly fee dashboards and trend reporting
AC
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Revenue targets aligned with County Commission expectations
C
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Reclassify finance roles to reflect responsibility and risk
B
Command Dashboard
Technology Modernization
Replace outdated systems, secure sensitive transactions, and scale service with modern tools.
ABC
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Replace outdated hardware and peripherals
A
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Upgrade unsupported operating systems
A
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Expand public self-service kiosks
AC
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Appointment scheduling for complex services
AC
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Dealer-specific processing portals
AC
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Modern payment options including mobile and split payments
AC
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Analytics to align staffing with demand
A
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AI-assisted call, email, and document triage
AC
Command Dashboard
Workforce Investment & Pay Equity
Treat clerks as financial professionals and build a stable, trained workforce.
ABC
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Reclassify clerk roles to reflect financial responsibility
B
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Address wage compression and retention challenges
B
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Clear advancement pathways and merit recognition
B
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Ongoing compliance and law-change training
B
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Customer service and soft-skills training
BC
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Continuous improvement programs (Six Sigma)
B
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Physical security at all locations
C
Command Dashboard
Process Improvement & Service Delivery
Modernize procedures, remove friction, and restore predictable service.
ABC
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Rewrite and modernize standard operating procedures
A
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Eliminate redundant steps and manual handoffs
A
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Redeploy scan staff into analyst and review roles
AB
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Restore fast, predictable dealer processing
AC
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Mobile Clerk services where appropriate
C
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Early, late, and weekend service options where feasible
C
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Public dashboards for service and revenue trends
C