Fragmented Systems to Financial Clarity in Albemarle County

2026-01-20

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In this episode of the Tyler Tech Podcast, Dennis Click, deputy controller for Albemarle County, Virginia, shares how the county modernized its financial and procurement operations — a transformation that earned Albemarle County a 2025 Tyler Excellence Award (TEA).Recorded live at Tyler Connect 2025 in San Antonio, the conversation explores how Albemarle County moved away from a patchwork of disconnected systems that limited transparency and slowed day-to-day work. Dennis walks through the county’s journey to streamline processes, bre...

Recorded live at Tyler Connect 2025 in San Antonio, the conversation explores how Albemarle County moved away from a patchwork of disconnected systems that limited transparency and slowed day-to-day work. Dennis walks through the county’s journey to streamline processes, break down departmental silos, and improve access to real-time financial data, including the role Tyler’s Enterprise ERP played in bringing tools and workflows onto a single, connected platform.

Dennis also highlights the behind-the-scenes work that set the stage for success, from early data cleanup and chart of accounts modernization to change management and staff enablement. The results include reduced manual entry, improved procurement timelines, stronger reporting, expanded self-service capabilities, and a noticeable boost in confidence across the organization.

Whether you support finance, procurement, or technology in government, this episode offers practical insight into building a stronger operational foundation, empowering teams, and using modern systems to free staff for higher-value work while better serving the community.

This episode also spotlights Tyler Connect 2026, where innovation and collaboration take center stage. Taking place April 7–10 at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Connect brings together public sector professionals from across the country to explore new solutions, share ideas, and strengthen communities. It’s a week dedicated to learning, connection, and imagining what’s possible for the future of government technology. Explore registration details and early bird pricing in the show notes to start planning your Connect 2026 experience.