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. Recommendations Regarding Management and Operational Method During this study, LWFW consultants worked closely with police management to identify over 200 existing reports in the current record keeping and information systems which require considerable effort to produce and maintain. 8 Implementation of System An implementation plan was prepared which will streamline and simplify the existing record keeping system, and provide more timely and useful information to the department. 8 Soliciting and Evaluating Bid Proposals This plan included developing a Request for Proposal for a new computer system and selection of new application software. 8 Implementation of System An IBM 4300 DOS/VSE computer system was selected, a data processing department was created, and the system was implemented. City of Abilene, Texas Roy McDaniel Data Processing Planning, (915) 676-6000 Systems Selection, and Implementation 8 Assessment of Needs LWFW was engaged to evaluate the City's automated systems needs and to select and implement systems to meet these needs. Special emphasis was placed on financial and management systems needs, including financial accounting, utility systems, payroll, performance measurement, and tax, although the long-range plan which was developed included engineering analysis, planning and land use, and public safety related systems. 8 Soliciting and Evaluating Bid Proposals During this study LWFW conducted an extensive survey of financial accounting, performance measurement, and payroll system packages, assisted the City in selecting packages, and supervised the implementation of packages developed by American Management Systems. 8 Minicomputer Use and Data Processing Management The study also involved eval ua ting the organiza tional and management requirements of the data processing function. 13