Reports

Streamline report creation and approvals with ease using Infocouncil's integrated Microsoft Word environment.

What is Infocouncil Reporting?

Infocouncil's Reports feature enables councils to create, manage, and approve reports efficiently within Microsoft Word, ensuring consistency, compliance, and seamless integration with existing systems.

Infocouncil’s Reports module leverages the familiarity of Microsoft Word, allowing council staff to draft reports using enhanced templates with content controls, drop-down menus, and protected sections. This ensures uniformity and adherence to council standards.

The integrated workflow facilitates seamless collaboration, with features like tracked changes, comments, and automated audit trails. Reports are saved directly to your document management system, streamlining the approval process and maintaining a comprehensive record for governance purposes.

Bring on the Benefits!

By utilising familiar Microsoft Word templates with advanced content controls, council staff can draft reports more efficiently, reducing preparation time and allowing more focus on community outcomes.

Reports are saved directly to your council’s document management system, ensuring consistent record-keeping and easy retrieval, which supports transparency and efficient governance.

Automated workflows ensure reports adhere to legislative requirements, with built-in confidentiality features and secure access controls, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining public trust.

Feature Use Cases

Full-Text Search Functionality

Quickly locate any document using powerful full-text search capabilities, enhancing efficiency and accessibility.

Attachment Management

Easily attach documents up to A3 size in various formats, and choose to include or exclude them from agendas with a single click.

Confidential Report Handling

Automatically manage confidential reports with features that insert appropriate clauses and restrict access, ensuring sensitive information is protected.

Council Plan Integration

Link reports to multi-level Council Plan items using the dedicated tab, aligning documentation with strategic objectives.

Why Infocouncil Reports Stand Out from the Crowd

Infocouncil's Reports feature stands out because it combines familiarity with Microsoft Word with advanced functionalities tailored to local government needs. Our solution ensures consistency, compliance, and efficiency in report creation and management, supported by a team with extensive local government experience.

Tailored for Local 
Government

Our templates and workflows, explicitly designed for councils, align with legislative requirements and council standards, ensuring compliance and ease of use.

Enhanced 
Collaboration

Facilitate seamless collaboration with integrated features like tracked changes and comments, enabling multiple stakeholders to contribute effectively.

Comprehensive 
Audit Trails

Maintain transparency and accountability with automated audit trails that record all changes and approvals throughout the report lifecycle.

Efficient Workflow 
Integration

Integrate report creation seamlessly into your existing workflows, reducing duplication of effort and enhancing overall productivity.

Robust Security 
Measures

Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of reports with automated handling of sensitive information and controlled access permissions.

Dedicated 
Support

Benefit from our experienced support team, comprising former local government professionals ready to assist with any queries or challenges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Infocouncil's Reports feature handle confidential information?

Yes, it includes automated confidential report handling, inserting appropriate clauses and restricting access as needed.

Is the Reports feature compatible with our existing document management system?

Yes, reports are saved directly to your document management system, maintaining version control and ease of access.

How does the approval workflow function?

The integrated workflow allows for tracked changes, comments, and automated audit trails, facilitating transparent and efficient approvals.

Can we customise report templates to suit our council's needs?

Yes, templates are fully customisable, allowing alignment with your council's standards and requirements.

Does the feature support attachment management?

Yes, you can attach documents up to A3 size and choose to include or exclude them from agendas with a single click.

Is there a search function to find specific reports?

Yes, the powerful full-text search functionality enables quick retrieval of any document.

How does the feature integrate with the Council Plan?

Reports can be linked to multi-level Council Plan items, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

What support is available for using the Reports feature?

Our dedicated support team, with extensive local government experience, can assist with any queries or challenges.