Several southeastern motor vehicle agencies were recognized for their efforts to modernize their software by leveraging Driver and Vehicle Services software developed by Fast Enterprises, a software development company based in Centennial, Colorado. Arkansas’ Department of Motor Vehicles was awarded the Excellence in Government Partnership Award for bringing online access to driver and motor vehicle services throughout the state. Georgia’s Department of Driver Services received the Improved Through Effectiveness Award by efficiently assisting clients. Tennessee also brought convenience to their customers through the use of the FAST software, which includes an online services portal and gives clients more flexibility in how they register to vote.

The Washington Department of Licensing has received the Certificate of Project Excellence for its efficiency on the five-year Driver and Vehicle System (DRIVES) project. The project accomplished all of its objectives and finished ahead of schedule through the implementation of FastDS-VS, the driver and vehicle services software from Fast Enterprises. This implementation improved Washington’s overall reporting capabilities while increasing system reliability and reducing downtime, which also improved the public’s ability to complete more licensing tasks online.

As part of a larger implementation project for GenTax, Fast Enterprises’ commercial off-the-shelf tax software, the Illinois Department of Revenue implemented a new online MyLocalTax portal, which has increased efficiency and delivers taxpayers better services. The portal provides local government officials with monthly access to financial tax allocation information, which has improved communications and financial control, and has made the information-sharing process more timely and transparent.

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is implementing a second rollout of the tax administration solution Pennsylvania Tax Hub (PaTH), which was followed by the launch of the online self-service portal myPaTH. The new user-friendly system eliminates complicated paper filings and is responsible for the collection of more than $750 million in tax revenue. The Department’s use of Fast Enterprises’ tax software, GenTax, has increased efficiency, facilitates improved tax collection, and enhances overall taxpayer services throughout the launch.

Fast Enterprises ranked No. 34 on the 2019 Workforce 100 list, which recognizes the company’s high ranking in Human Resources-related areas, such as workplace culture, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and leadership on job review websites like Glassdoor. This high ranking reflects the company’s efforts to provide a healthy, supportive work environment, as well as the emphasis FAST places on taking care of its employees.

Finland’s tax administration portal, OmaVero, implemented with Fast Enterprises’ tax software, GenTax, was awarded the Blue Arrow Award for Best Digital Service of the Year, as well as a top rank in Customer Experience. The evaluation included criteria such as improving the lives of users, the service’s relevance to users, and how it differs from the competition or previous versions. The award highlights how much the service is loved by its end users, including consumers, employees, and citizens.