2024 Government Experience Awards
We are pleased to announce that Alameda County has been recognized for the Women's Hall of Fame Youth Scholarship Program by the Center for Digital Government!
We implemented an online application form, set up Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, and created a Power BI report. Youth applicants could save and submit their applications later. By leveraging the Microsoft ecosystem - Teams, SharePoint, Planner, and Power BI-both the CAO event coordinator and ITD developers could easily track tasks and view real-time application submissions via the Power BI report. The website was also ADA compliant and mobile-friendly! Additionally, an AI model was created to evaluate the applications, which was then compared to the manual evaluation process. The judges were advised to review the AI analysis alongside human feedback to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation.
2024 Digital Counties Survey Awards
Alameda County is proud to be recognized by the Center for Digital Government as the top digital county among counties with over 1 million residents.
The Digital Counties Survey identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that streamline delivery of government services; provide data analytics to allow decisions based on performance and outcomes; enhance cybersecurity; and apply innovative and emerging technologies to county priorities.
2024 NACo Achievement Awards
We are proud to have been awarded eight 2024 NACo Achievement Awards. Since 1970, the NACo Achievement Awards have recognized outstanding county government programs and services. Through a non-competitive application process, noteworthy programs receive awards in 18 categories that cover a vast range of county responsibilities.
- Ballot Curing
- Call Logging - UOCAVA and RAVBM
- CLETS Switch Replacement
- Climate Action Plan for Government Services and Operations: Cutting Emissions and Preparing Communities
- Election Worker Online Training Modernization
- Health Care Services Agency Procurement System
- HCSA HR - Health Care Services Agency (HCSA) Human Resources (HR)
- Proposal and Board Letter Management System (ProSys)
Government Experience Awards 2023
Alameda County is proud to be recognized again as a Government Experience Project Winner by the Center for Digital Government! We were recognized for our Property Tax Online Penalty Waiver Project which was the result of a partnership between our Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office, Auditor-Controller's Office, and our Information Technology Department. The project took a decades-old, manual, "Claim for Refund of Delinquent Penalty" application and review process and transformed it into a 100% online, self-service solution available 24/7. This project implemented an online screening/pre-approval solution that automated repetitive activities, reduced paper usage and storage, and provided customers with an option to securely upload sensitive documents to the County.
The Government Experience Awards recognize the achievements and best practices of states, cities and counties that are radically improving the experience of government and pushing the boundaries of how citizen services are delivered.
2023 Digital Counties Survey Awards
Alameda County has once again been recognized as one of the top digital counties in the country. The Center for Digital Government's 2023 Digital Counties Survey honors counties that "set themselves apart by championing an array of new technological components, including artificial intelligence, cloud management platforms, advanced data analytics, chatbot natural language processing systems and other cutting-edge tools.
Alameda County finished 4th in the country among counties with populations greater than 1 million. Last year, the County was #5. We were the top county from California in the category. This is the 10th year in-a-row that Alameda County has finished in the top 10.
Government Experience Awards 2022
Alameda County is proud to be recognized as a Government Experience Project Winner by the Center for Digital Government for 2022! We were recognized for our modernized Assessment Appeal System which was the result of a partnership between our Clerk of the Board, Assessor's Office and our Information Technology Department. The awards recognize the achievements and best practices of states, cities and counties that are radically improving the experience of government and pushing the boundaries of how citizen services are delivered.
2022 Government Experience Award Winners Announced
2022 Digital Counties Survey Awards
We are honored to finish 5th in the Digital Counties Survey. The survey, developed in partnership with NACo, and conducted by CDG, identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that streamline delivery of government services; encourage collaboration; enhance cybersecurity and apply innovative and emerging technologies to county priorities. Digital Counties Survey 2022 - Winners Announced
2022 CompTIA Solutions Awards
We are honored to have been recognized by CompTIA for its 2022 PTI Solutions Awards. We received two awards and two significant achievements. Abstracts of the winners and significant achievement projects are available here. View the Press Release.
2021 Government Experience Awards
Alameda County is proud to be recognized as a Government Experience Project Winner by the Center for Digital Government for 2021! We were recognized for our Virtual Marriage Program and our Property Tax Refunds Tracking System which were the result of a partnership between our Auditor-Controller Agency and our Information Technology Department. The awards recognize the achievements and best practices of states, cities and counties that are radically improving the experience of government and pushing the boundaries of how citizen services are delivered.
2021 Digital Counties Survey Award
Another top-10 for Alameda County; that is 8 years in-a-row! This year we finished 8th. The Digital Counties Survey, conducted by CDG in partnership with NACo, identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that streamline delivery of government services, encourage open data, collaboration and shared services, enhance cybersecurity and contribute to disaster response and recovery efforts.
2021 NACo Achievement Awards
We are pleased to have been granted six 2021 Achievement Awards.
Certified Peer Support Specialist Program
Juvenile Facilities and Field Case Management System
Pathways Home Pre-Release Video Conferences
2021 PTI Solutions Awards
GIS (Geospatial Information Systems)
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the GIS team mobilized to implement data sharing and application development strategies to inform and serve the public during one of the most challenging years for local government. With little time to act, Alco GIS formed multidisciplinary teams to produce the County's COVID-19 Dashboard - a website with graphs and maps depicting the County's COVID-19 infection status, the COVID-19 Resources Map, and various COVID-19 related tables and GIS layers offered on the County's Open Data Hub.
Information Technology (telecommunication, cybersecurity, emerging tech, data/metrics, I.T. management, operations and infrastructure)
Virtual First supports the mindset that all departmental operations run by County employees and services that support our customers can be provided virtually. ITD led this initiative by working closely with departments to reengineer and automate operations and services that require customers or staff to come onsite. Great examples were Virtual Marriages, Virtual Board Room, Property Tax Payments, Project RoomKey, and a Chatbot for COVID-19 questions.
Customer Service (External and or Internal)
In this project, Alameda County Information Technology Department collaborated with the Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) to successfully launch a new version of the Client Concerns "online form" that features new fields to help reduce the processing time of each inquiry.
Sustainability
In June 2020, Environmental Health launched the state-of-the art Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Scanner system at all facilities eliminating an inefficient, paper-intensive process. It was developed as an integrated three-part system comprised of an Android application for scanner devices, web services for syncing scanned data to county databases, and a web application for HHW Program administrators to manage the system. It was a huge success as it streamlined and automated the process, eliminated paper, improved data security, reduced staff time, centralized data, and generated accurate and timely reports.
2020 Government Experience Awards
This year special awards were given to state, local and federal government agencies and departments whose methods of response and assistance to employees and citizens in coping with the pandemic were innovative and effective. Alameda County was recognized for our COVID-19 Chatbot CACHe which provides answers 24/7 to common questions about COVID-19.
2020 Digital Counties Survey Award
We are honored to finish 5th in the Digital Counties Survey. The survey, conducted by CDG in partnership with NACo, identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that streamline delivery of government services, encourage open data, collaboration and shared services, enhance cybersecurity and contribute to disaster response and recovery efforts.
2020 Public Technology Solutions Awards
The Public Technology Institute (PTI) has awarded Alameda County two awards for 2020. The County was recognized for our COVID-19 Chatbot and for our Virtual Marriage Ceremony Project.
2019 Government Experience Awards
The awards recognize the achievements and best practices of states, cities and counties that are radically improving the experience of government and pushing the boundaries of how citizen services are delivered. Alameda County was recognized for our Registrar of Voters Website Redesign Project.
2019 Digital Counties Survey Award
Alameda County was a top achiever in the nationwide survey of county technology programs in 2019. The County was awarded a 4th Place finish nationally in the 2019 Digital Counties Survey conducted by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties (NACo). The annual survey recognizes counties across the country for innovative uses of technology to improve service to residents and save taxpayer dollars.
2019 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards
The NACo awards recognize innovative county government programs that offer new services to county residents, fill gaps in the availability of services/revenue or improve the administration of an existing government program. Alameda County made a stellar showing in the 2019 National Association of Counties (NACo) awards program, drawing national distinction with 9 Achievement Awards for innovations and accomplishments covering a wide range of services:
- eSAR7 Online Application
- Achieving Significant Reductions in Out-of-Home Placements and Racial Ethnic Disparities in the Juvenile Justice System - Alameda County Probation
- Alameda County Probation Department's Public Data Program
- Asthma Start Initiative
- Ballot Request Tracking System
- Eliminating Adult Criminal Justice Fees in Alameda County
- Hackathons for Community Engagement and Public Education
- Real Estate Fraud Protection Program
- Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth Cross Sector Initiative
2018 Challenge Award
This year, Alameda County came away with three Merit awards among a record number of CSAC applicants for the 2018 Challenge Awards, showing that innovation is alive and well in California Counties:
2018 Digital Counties Survey Award
The survey identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that streamline delivery of government services, encourage open data, collaboration and shared services, enhance cybersecurity and contribute to disaster response and recovery efforts.
In 2018, Alameda County ranked seventh nationally in the "1,000,000 or More Population Category." This year's Digital Counties Survey recognizes counties that deploy innovative technology practices to enhance efficiency, collaboration and disaster response initiatives.
Press Release: 2018 Digital Counties Survey Recognizes Leaders in Efficiency,Collaboration and Disaster Response Initiatives
2018 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards
Alameda County made a stellar showing in the 2018 National Association of Counties (NACo) awards program, drawing national distinction with 19 Achievement Awards for innovations and accomplishments covering a wide range of services.
One of the winning Alameda County programs, an effort led by the Department of Public Health to improve immunization rates in local schools, was named Best in Category (Civic Education and Public Information). Public Health's "Community Immunity Honor Society," helped spark a 1-year immunization rate improvement in local schools of nearly 8 percent, highest in California. "Alameda County surpassed the State average and became one of the best immunized counties in California," NACo said in announcing the award.
The County's haul of NACo Achievement Awards was impressive not only for its large number, but for the diverse array of services commended by judges from around the country. Award-winning programs included campaigns to reduce gun violence and improve residents' health; a new app that gives users instant information on the latest road closures; and numerous innovations to improve business practices and reduce waste.
"This past year has been marked by amazing work across the County organization," said Susan S. Muranishi, County Administrator. "Our impressive showing in this year's NACo awards should be a source of pride for every member of our workforce."
2017 Challenge Award
This year, Alameda County came away with three Merit awards among a record number of CSAC applicants for the 2017 Challenge Awards, showing that innovation is alive and well in California Counties:
2017 Best of California Awards
In its 15th year, the Best of California Awards program recognizes public-sector professionals and state and local government organizations for their innovative technology initiatives across the state.
This year we proudly won Best IT Collaboration Among Organizations for our E-CRIMS Criminal Justice Integration.
Press Release: Best of California Awards recognize new business and health-services enablement tools, and other technology-enabled initiatives
2017 Government Experience Awards
The survey identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that streamline delivery of government services, encourage collaboration and shared services, enhance cybersecurity and even reduce carbon emissions.
Moving up into "1,000,000 or More Population Category", Alameda County was ranked again in fourth. This year's recognition spotlights how counties deploy technology to enhance services and benefit residents while being responsible stewards of taxpayer resources.
Press Release: Inaugural Government Experience Award Winners Recognized for Enhancing Citizen Service, Engagement
2017 Digital Counties Survey Award
The survey identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that streamline delivery of government services, encourage collaboration and shared services, enhance cybersecurity and even reduce carbon emissions.
Moving up into "1,000,000 or More Population Category", Alameda County was ranked again in fourth. This year's recognition spotlights how counties deploy technology to enhance services and benefit residents while being responsible stewards of taxpayer resources.
Press Release: 2017 Leading Digital Counties Recognized for Programs that Encourage Government Innovation, Collaboration
2017 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards
The NACo awards recognize innovative county government programs that offer new services to county residents, fill gaps in the availability of services/revenue or improve the administration of an existing government program. Our winning entries clearly exemplify the spirit of this significant award:
- Survivor Training and Empowerment-Utilizing your Potential (STEP-UP)
- A Strategic Plan for Office Paper: Buying Less and Buying Better
- Election Results Viewer
- Criminal Justice Operational Database Management System
- Online Filing of Assessment Appeals
- Public Works Surveyor Documents Sharing Website
- Alameda County Map 1193 - Stop Human Trafficking
- Automated Employee Onboarding System
Press Release: National Association of Counties (NACo) Announces Achievement Award Winners
A Banner Year for Alameda County
The 2015-16 Fiscal Year was marked by numerous achievements that made it one of the best years ever for Alameda County. Always looking for ways to communicate with our communities, Alameda County produced the video, " Innovative Service, Dedicated to Excellence," showcasing some of these accomplishments in the areas of public safety, improved customer service, technology, environmental protection and the preservation of limited public resources.
We hope you enjoy this video, which can be viewed below. We also hope that you become a frequent visitor to the County's award-winning website, ACGOV.ORG, where we share the latest steps in our Innovation Journey and our bold vision for ensuring that, far into the future, Alameda County remains one of the best places to live, work and do business.
2016 Digital Government Achievement Award Winner
The Digital Government Achievement Awards (DGAA) highlight outstanding agency and department websites and applications. Awards were presented in seven categories this year.
- Alameda County was honored in two categories:
- Government-to-citizen Local government — Permit Portal
- Government to Government — Regional Renewable Energy Procurement Project (R-REP)
Press Release: Top Government Websites Recognized for Improving Transparency, Citizen Engagement
Alameda County Honored with Two Best of California Awards
The Best of California Awards program recognizes public-sector professionals and local government organizations for their innovative technology solutions in state and local government across the state. Best of California Award winners are selected by a panel of judges based on a number of criteria, including collaboration among agencies, innovative use of technology, economic benefits and improving public services and business processes.
- Alameda County Permit Portal — Best IT Collaboration Among Organizations
- MAP1193 Mobile Tool to Stop Human Trafficking — Best Mobile/Wireless Project
Press Release: Best of California Awards recognize diversity, anti-human trafficking & other technology-enabled initiatives
District Attorney's Office Wins "Best of Category"
Alameda County has been selected to receive 7 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). One winner, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office's Safety Net Program, which works to help youth exploited through the commercial sex trade, was judged Best of Category in the Children and Youth Category, out of entries from counties across the United States.
The District Attorney's Office also won an Achievement Award in the Criminal Justice and Public Safety category for its Health, Education and Attendance for Life (H.E.A.L.) program, a partnership with the County's Healthcare Services Agency that is effectively addressing the links between health struggles faced by children in local schools and excessive school absences.
Pictured left to right: NACo Immediate Past President Sallie Clark, Supervisor Scott Haggerty, County Administrator Susan S. Muranishi, Supervisor Keith Carson.
2016 Digital Counties Survey Winner
The survey identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that save tax dollars through newfound efficiencies; boost transparency, cybersecurity and engagement; or innovate through unique and exciting projects.
Moving up 3 positions this year, Alameda County was ranked fourth for counties with populations of 500,000 or more. This year's recognition includes a continued and growing effort for open data and transparent government, use of technology, collaboration and innovation. Some highlighted projects:
- Open Budget site redesign
- Map1193 - a site to help the County track business compliance of California human trafficking laws.
- Collaboration with the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority to migrate disparate radio systems into a single network, giving more than 30 jurisdictions full radio interoperability.
- Participation in the Google Government Innovation Lab program.
- Millennial Task Force - to ensure that Alameda County is an employer of choice not just for the millennial generation, but employees of any age.
2016 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards
Alameda County was recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for several initiatives that have been implemented during the last year. We continue to be recognized not only locally but nationally as a leader in leveraging technology to benefit the employees and residents of Alameda County.
The NACo awards recognize innovative county government programs that offer new services to county residents, fill gaps in the availability of services/revenue or improve the administration of an existing government program. Our winning entries clearly exemplify the spirit of this significant award.
- Alameda County Permit Portal
- Innovate AC
- New Collaboration Tools (SKYPE)
- Technology Reuse Program
- 2016 Alameda County Press Release
- 2016 Achievement Award Winners Announced, www.naco.org
2016 CIO of the Year for Local Government
Tim Dupuis, Alameda County's Chief Information Officer, has been named CIO of the Year for Local Government by e.Republic, publisher of Government Technology magazine and GovTech.com. The award was presented last week at the 2016 California Public Sector CIO Academy, the premier leadership event for California's senior level technology executives.
In his three years as Alameda County CIO, Dupuis has focused on using technology to enhance, encourage, and increase Alameda County's citizen engagement efforts through innovation and creativity.
In that short time, Dupuis has helped to transform Alameda County's Information Technology Department (ITD) into a progressive organization with a start-up feel that is at the forefront of efforts to change the way the County does business with the community and its employees.
2016 Public Technology Institute (PTI) Technology Solutions Awards
The Public Technology Institute (PTI) has awarded Alameda County three 2016 Solutions Awards for our initiatives that leverage technology to make local government operations more efficient, enhance service to the community and save taxpayer dollars. The winners are:
- Innovate AC - the Innovate AC Journey
- Alameda County Permit Portal
- Alameda County Probation Ready Mobile Website
PTI, which has operated its Solutions Award program for more than 30 years, also awarded Significant Achievement Awards (SA) to other efforts:
- Alameda County Vital Records Website Redesign
- El Nino Video Series
Preparing for El Niño: An Award-winning Video Series
Google's Government Innovation Labs
Summer initiative could revolutionize public service
Part of life in local government is contending with public-sector stereotypes about workers who spend
their days indifferently pulling the levers of a bureaucratic machine that forever rumbles on. That's
why it may come as a surprise to learn that 70 Alameda County managers and front-line employees spent
much of the summer inspiring each other and challenging themselves to find creative new ideas for
improving local services.
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County's Credit Rating High
Alameda County's High Credit Rating Affirmed by Moody's
On Thursday, July 14, Moody's Investors Service again affirmed Alameda County's high credit rating and
maintained the County's positive rating outlook. Citing factors including Alameda County's "exceptionally
healthy financial position and strong management team," Moody analysts said they expect Alameda County
to experience ongoing strong financial performance that could lead to additional credit-rating upgrades.
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Budget and County's Role
Budget Highlights Important Role Counties Play
Controlling infectious disease, running elections, providing the last line of health and social services support for the needy, elderly, disabled and disadvantaged, operating the jails, prosecuting crimes and providing attorneys for defendants who can't afford one.
Many of us see these services as central to the way our tax dollars protect the community, provide a
basic safety net and uphold our constitutional rights. Far fewer of us understand they are among
the vast web of public services, central to life in healthy communities, provided by our counties.
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Highland Hospital Tower
Highland Hospital Tower in Oakland Opens in April
Highland Hospital's new nine-story tower, the centerpiece of the largest public construction project
ever funded by Alameda County, is set to open to the public in April.
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2015
Best of California Award
Presented by the Center for Digital Government, the 13th annual Best of California awards celebrated the advancement of public-sector technology and innovation across nine categories. Among the winners recognized was the Alameda County Shuttle Mobile Web Application, which took top honors in the "Best Application Serving an Agency's Business Needs" category.
Digital Counties Survey Winner
Ranking seventh for the second year in a row, Alameda County has implemented numerous tech initiatives over the years with a heavy focus on citizen engagement, open data and transparent government.
California Exposition and State Fair Excellence in Technology Award
The California Exposition and State Fair recognized us with the 2015 Excellence in Technology Award for demonstrating leadership in using technology to enhance and encourage citizen engagement through innovation and creativity. This award honors organizations committed to advancing technological innovation and creating a better way of life for California residents. The State Fair videographer was here last Friday creating a video about ITD for the awards ceremony in late June.
The Public Technology Institute (PTI) Solutions Awards
The Public Technology Institute (PTI) has awarded us five 2015 Solutions Awards for our initiatives that leverage technology to make local government operations more efficient, enhance service to the community and save taxpayer dollars. The winners are:
- Open Data Sharing Initiative
- Probable Cause Declarations (PCDECS)
- Registrar of Voters Lease Card System
- Shuttle Mobile App
- SitStat System, Alameda County Fire Department
PTI, which has operated its Solutions Award program for more than 30 years, also awarded Significant Achievement Awards (SA) to several other efforts:
- Assessor Field Canvassing Mobile App
- Auditor Property Tax Information System (APTIS)
- Election Mobile Apps Suite
- eWarrants
- Ready.acgov.org
- Urban Shield Mobile Web App
The National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has recognized us with six Achievement Awards that honor innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents through Technology:
- Auditor Property Tax Information System (APTIS)
- eWarrants
- Position Request System (PREQ)
- Probable Cause Declarations (PCDECS)
- Registrar of Voters Lease Card System
- Ready.acgov.org
2014
Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award
The County of Alameda General Services Agency Purchasing Department has been awarded the prestigious 19th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award (AEP) for 2014 from the National Procurement Institute (NPI). The AEP Award is earned by public and non-profit organizations that obtain a high application score based on standardized criteria. GSA-Purchasing was one of 44 Counties in the Country to receive the award.
Green Fleet Awards
Green Fleet Forum has named Alameda County the 10th Greenest Fleet in North America, our sixth year being recognized as one of the 40 greenest fleets in North America. The winners were announced at the North American Green Fleet Forum in Sacramento, CA on October 15-16, 2014.
CSAC Awards
The California State Association of Counties has awarded Alameda County a 2014 Challenge Award for ongoing efforts to engage 20 County agencies in climate action.
Alameda County also received Merit Awards for the Assessor Canvassing App (BizChek), Human Exploitation & Trafficking Watch Community Initiatives (H.E.A.T.), and the California Counties Innovation award for Dig Deep Farms & Produce.
Digital Government Achievement Award Winner
The Digital Government Achievement Awards (DGAA) recognize outstanding agency and department Web sites and projects at the application and infrastructure level. The contest is held concurrently with the Best of the Web Awards (BOW) contest which has recognized excellence of official Web portals of United States cities, counties and states.
Alameda County's Election Mobile Apps Suite was honored in the category "Driving Digital Government - Local Government".
Digital Counties Survey Winner
The annual survey recognizes leading examples of counties using technology to improve services and boost efficiencies. Alameda County took 7th place (in the 500,000 or more population category) out of 3000 counties nationwide that are eligible to respond to this survey.
NACo Achievement Awards
The annual Achievement Award Program is a non-competitive awards program that recognizes innovative county government programs. Each application is judged on its own merits and not against other applications received.
Alameda County came away with seven Achievement Awards at the National Association of Counties (NACO) National Conference this year. Five of the awards went to the County's Information Technology Department . Awards also went the District Attorney's Office and the Probation Department. The winning Alameda County entries were:
- ALCO Shuttle App , (ITD) — provides County employees and the public instant access to information - including schedules and details about stop locations - about the weekday shuttle service that connects key County facilities to BART and other public transportation hubs.
- Canvassing App , (ITD) — a new mobile tool for County staff that reduced by 50 percent the effort involved in the annual canvassing of business properties, eliminated the use of paper forms, improved the quality of data collected and created the opportunity to increase tax revenue by canvassing more properties.
- Data Sharing Initiative , (ITD) — launched by the County Administrator's Office and spearheaded by the Information Technology Department, which provides easy public access to records and information about County business and operations. The Initiative has generated great new tools to enhance public access to government and community services.
- Multiple elections-related mobile apps , (ITD) — provide important time-sensitive information to voters, poll workers and candidates about local elections.
- My Property App , (ITD) — allows users to find out everything they need to know about properties in Alameda County. Users can use the app to pay property taxes, peruse County property maps and determine assessment information.
- Youth Transition Center , (Probation Dept) — a first-of-its kind project that leverages the resources of multiple County agencies to assist youth transitioning from the juvenile justice system. The Transition Center is a model for collaborative efforts that aim to decrease re-arrest rates and build community supports to help young people transform their lives.
- Youth Empowerment Program , (District Attorney's Office) — offers a wide range of integrated services to children who have witnesses or who are victims of family violence. The program provides a safe and nurturing play space, access to a County library, onsite tutoring, an opportunity to attend summer camp and other services to ensure children of all ages have the chance to thrive.
2013
Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award
The County of Alameda General Services Agency Purchasing Department has been awarded the prestigious 18th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award (AEP) for 2013 from the National Procurement Institute (NPI). The AEP Award is earned by public and non-profit organizations that obtain a high application score based on standardized criteria. GSA-Purchasing was one of 43 Counties in the Country to receive the award.
2013 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award Press Release
Best of the Web Winner
In its 18th year, the annual Best of the Web (BOW) awards recognize city, county and state governments for outstanding portals and websites based on innovation, functionality, productivity and performance. This year Alameda County's website won 1st place in the county portal category.
Howard Hill, Information Technology Manager, and Michael Rock, Alameda County's Webmaster, accepted the award on behalf of the County. The award was announced by Government Technology magazine. The announcement cited the effective way that Alameda County's website, ACGOV.ORG, leverages social media - with buttons for the County's Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Pinterest accounts displayed prominently across its homepage. The website also offers podcasts, RSS feeds and a sign-up button for email notifications.
Navigation of the website, according to Government Technology, "is clean, logical and simplified," while the County's mobile website "boils down the content into just seven categories, which streamlines the experience even further."
2012
Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award
The AEP recognizes organizational excellence in procurement on a national level. GSA-Purchasing earned the award by obtaining a high application score based on innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity, and leadership.
The County of Alameda General Services Agency-Purchasing Department works to bring enhanced value to its operations on behalf of the County, while maintaining transparency and supporting County mandates. As a result of these efforts, GSA-Purchasing has earned the National Procurement Institute's (NPI) Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award for 2012.
2012 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award Press Release
Best of the Web Winner
The 2012 Best of the Web awards, a joint endeavor of Government Technology and the Center for Digital Government, were announced Thursday, August 23, 2012. Alameda County's website won 3rd place in the county portal category.
The Best of the Web Awards contest which has recognized excellence of official Web portals of United States cities, counties and states for the past 15 years, honors governments whose websites demonstrate innovation, usability and maximum functionality for users. Best of the Web honorees have sites that also contribute to governmental efficiency by contributing to effective service delivery. Submissions from U.S. cities, counties and states were judged by executives from the Center for Digital Government, along with a panel of past Best of the Web winners.
2011
Best of the Web Finalist
In its 16th year, Best of the Web (BOW) recognizes outstanding government portals and websites based on innovation, functionality and efficiency. Alameda County's website was selected as a finalist for the "Best of the Web" awards sponsored by the Center for Digital Government. Our website was selected as one of the top county websites in the country three years in a row.
2010
California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
2010 Challenge Awards Winner, New Beginnings for At-Risk Youth
Best of the Web Finalist
In its 15th year, Best of the Web (BOW) recognizes outstanding government portals and websites based on their innovations, functionality and efficiencies. Alameda County's website was selected as a finalist for the "Best of the Web" awards sponsored by the Center for Digital Government. Our website was selected as one of the top county websites in the country two years in a row.