ExpertGPS saves Montana taxpayers $250,000 per year

During the pilot of ExpertGPS, the Department of Environmental Quality realized yearly efficiency gains of an estimated $52,000. The efficiency-gain percentages range from a low of 50% up to 99%, depending on the activity. Based on the various ways ExpertGPS was utilized during the pilot and assuming full enterprise-wide deployment (200+ seats), it is estimated the department could realize efficiency gains [of] approximately $250,000 per year. Montana DEQ report

The true value is in staff efficiency, accuracy and productivity.  With ExpertGPS the time it takes to prepare site maps and diagrams is drastically reduced, while the accuracy of the final product is improved tremendously.  By utilizing the up-to-date orthophotos, the actual facility or structure locations can be more easily identified and labeled.  Besides the increased professionalism of staff-produced documents, the timesavings can be re-invested as technical assistance and training for the regulated community and direct assistance to the public. Montana DEQ report

Field crews and office staff reported ExpertGPS increased efficiency 50% to 99% due to:

• Increased productivity of staff.
• Reduction of error in data.
• Less requirement of the use of costly contractors.
• Less use of time-consuming GIS software.
• Increased rate at which data can be checked for Quality Control.
• Reduced travel.
• Reduced purchase of custom maps and printed maps.