Catalis Connection: Government Industry Insights
The Catalis Connection blog features government industry insights by Michael Fodor, Regional Vice President at Catalis Payments, focusing on improving Arizona court systems through cloud-based solutions that protect court funds and staff, enhance online court payment access to justice, and automate FARE distributions to eliminate rounding and recalculation errors.
Catalis Connection
Government Industry Insights
Protecting Court Funds — and the People Who Manage Them
Michael Fodor October 20, 2026
Michael Fodor Regional Vice President, West, Catalis Payments At Catalis since 2015, he drives growth through cloud-based solutions, strategic partnerships, and a consistent record of
Online Court Payments and Access to Justice: Meeting Arizonans Where They Are
Michael Fodor October 20, 2026
Michael Fodor Regional Vice President, West, Catalis Payments At Catalis since 2015, he drives growth through cloud-based solutions, strategic partnerships, and a consistent record of
Getting FARE Distributions Right: How Automation Ends Rounding and Recalculation Errors
Michael Fodor October 20, 2026
Michael Fodor Regional Vice President, West, Catalis Payments At Catalis since 2015, he drives growth through cloud-based solutions, strategic partnerships, and a consistent record of
Native to AJACS vs. Bolted On: Why the Integration Model Decides Everything
Michael Fodor October 20, 2026
Michael Fodor Regional Vice President, West, Catalis Payments At Catalis since 2015, he drives growth through cloud-based solutions, strategic partnerships, and a consistent record of
Protecting the Collection Rate Under Proposition 2½
Frank Shield October 20, 2026
The goal of modernization isn’t to eliminate human interaction; it’s to ensure that human interaction is reserved for the moments that actually require it. Modernizing payment channels like IVR and online portals is the primary solution to allow staff to handle complex taxpayer inquiries.
What Massachusetts Taxpayers Expect When They Pay the Town
Frank Shield October 20, 2026
The goal of modernization isn’t to eliminate human interaction; it’s to ensure that human interaction is reserved for the moments that actually require it. Modernizing payment channels like IVR and online portals is the primary solution to allow staff to handle complex taxpayer inquiries.
Weekly Turnover, Monthly Reconciliation, and Personal Liability
Frank Shield October 20, 2026
The goal of modernization isn’t to eliminate human interaction; it’s to ensure that human interaction is reserved for the moments that actually require it. Modernizing payment channels like IVR and online portals is the primary solution to allow staff to handle complex taxpayer inquiries.
The Convenience-Fee Rules Massachusetts Collectors Actually Have to Follow
Frank Shield October 20, 2026
The goal of modernization isn’t to eliminate human interaction; it’s to ensure that human interaction is reserved for the moments that actually require it. Modernizing payment channels like IVR and online portals is the primary solution to allow staff to handle complex taxpayer inquiries.
Municipal Lien Certificates Shouldn’t Still Be a Paper Process
Frank Shield October 20, 2026
The goal of modernization isn’t to eliminate human interaction; it’s to ensure that human interaction is reserved for the moments that actually require it. Modernizing payment channels like IVR and online portals is the primary solution to allow staff to handle complex taxpayer inquiries.
The Massachusetts Collector’s Office Is Running on Too Many Systems
Frank Shield October 20, 2026
The goal of modernization isn’t to eliminate human interaction; it’s to ensure that human interaction is reserved for the moments that actually require it. Modernizing payment channels like IVR and online portals is the primary solution to allow staff to handle complex taxpayer inquiries.
Catalis ERP is Now Available Through Canoe Procurement: a simpler, compliant path to municipal ERP modernization for eligible Canadian public-sector organizations.
Zach Claussen October 14, 2026
Catalis ERP Cloud is now available to eligible Canoe Procurement Group of Canada members, giving Western Canadian municipalities a compliant purchasing path that skips a separate RFP. Learn how Canadian-hosted infrastructure, in-house implementation, and local support help finance teams modernize with less administrative burden.
7 Lessons from 30+ Years of Supporting Virginia Tax Offices
Robert Jaquillard October 8, 2026
Aging platforms, shifting legislation, and workforce turnover are pushing Virginia localities to rethink tax administration. These seven lessons, drawn from three decades of supporting Virginia tax offices, show what to weigh before evaluating, selecting, and implementing a new tax management system.
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