Local Authorities

Helping you; helping schools

Tucasi works with Local Authorities to help implement ‘best practice’ income administration processes in schools.  The Schools Cash Office system creates a framework that can deliver consistent income procedures in schools throughout an Authority.  The system is fast to implement and easy for schools to learn; it comes in modular format (see left) allowing you to decide on the scale of implementation.  It creates a permanent record every time money is received in school and, if appropriate, can be set up to print receipts.  The system generates a complete audit trail from the time money is received in school to the point where it’s paid into the bank.  Schools like it because it actually makes the job of collecting money easier.  The system also creates more options for parents on how they can pay – including on-line payment by credit card. 

As a company we are flexible on how we work with Local Authorities.  If you are working with schools in an advisory capacity we are happy to come and present at a Bursars’ meeting and allow schools to make up their own mind about the system.  We are equally happy to discuss implementation to all schools across an Authority, with, perhaps, the training and support being delivered by your existing ICT group. 

Features

		Import and update of pupils from existing pupil database.
		Fast recording of every payment.
		Complete audit trail of who has paid what and when.
		Instant receipt generation.
		Works with multiple users across the school network.
		Integrated banking system that gives end-to-end control of where the money is.
		Collation of data for transfer into LA finance systems (FMS, RM Finance, SAP etc).
		Optional e-payments module.

Advantages

		Supports implementation of consistent best practice procedures at schools.
		Improved audit trail; everything is recorded.
		Receipt printer means it’s easy to meet Local Authority guidelines on receipts.
		On-line payment options support e-government agenda.
		Popular with schools; it actually saves them time.