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Improve public services with workflow automation

Optimize and automate your local government’s document workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce manual processes, and improve service delivery to constituents.

How we help

Enhance

Permitting and licensing

Automate application processing, fee collection, and approvals for permits and licenses to ensure faster turnaround and fewer errors.

simplify

Budget approvals

Streamline budgeting workflows — from request submission to final approval — with customizable workflows and audit trails.

streamline

Public records management

Simplify the submission, approval, and distribution of public records requests with automated notifications and tracking.

automate

Employee onboarding

Automate the hiring and onboarding process for new employees or volunteers to ensure compliance and a smooth experience.

accelerate

Emergency response

Automate communication, approvals, and document management for disaster response and public safety initiatives.

Benefits

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Boost efficiency

Save time by automating approvals, data management, and internal workflows, allowing your teams to focus on more critical tasks.

Bright green grass on rock symbolizes simplicity and efficiency, reflecting how our PDF SDK streamlines document manipulation and software development. Years of research and customer collaboration drive innovative solutions, empowering developers to reduce time spent on tasks and stay ahead of the competition.

Enhance transparency

Create auditable processes and ensure compliance with regulations while keeping stakeholders informed throughout each step.

Bright green grass on rock symbolizes simplicity and efficiency, reflecting how our PDF SDK streamlines document manipulation and software development. Years of research and customer collaboration drive innovative solutions, empowering developers to reduce time spent on tasks and stay ahead of the competition.

Improve public engagement

Deliver faster responses and better service to the public with streamlined forms, requests, and approvals.

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Ready to improve your local government, city, or municipality workflows?

Contact us today to find out how workflow management can help.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nutrient's Workflow Automation Platform for local government?

  • Nutrient's platform is designed to optimize and automate document workflows in local government, enhancing efficiency, reducing manual processes, and improving service delivery to constituents.

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    Which government processes can be automated using this platform?

    The platform supports automation of various processes, including:

    • Permitting and licensing
    • Budget approvals
    • Public records management
    • Employee onboarding
    • Emergency response coordination
    • and more

    How does the platform enhance transparency and compliance?

    By creating auditable processes and ensuring compliance with regulations, the platform keeps stakeholders informed throughout each step, enhancing transparency in government operations.

    Can the platform improve public engagement?

    Yes, it delivers faster responses and better service to the public by streamlining forms, requests, and approvals, thereby improving public engagement.

    Is the platform scalable and adaptable to different government needs?

    Absolutely. Nutrient's platform is flexible enough to handle the unique administrative operations of any city or municipality, providing a better experience for staff and constituents.

    Improving efficiency in local government through workflow automation

    What is Workflow Automation for Local Government?

    Workflow automation in local government streamlines repetitive, document-heavy tasks—like permitting, records management, and budget approvals—into digital processes. Nutrient’s automation platform helps public sector teams reduce bottlenecks, improve compliance, and deliver faster, more transparent service to citizens.

    • Automate permitting and licensing processes from application to approval.
    • Digitize budget request, routing, and approval workflows.
    • Manage public records requests with built-in tracking and alerts.
    • Onboard employees and volunteers with structured, compliant forms.
    • Coordinate emergency response documentation and task approvals in real time.

    How to Choose the Right Workflow Automation Platform for Local Government?

    Public agencies need platforms that are secure, flexible, and easy for non-technical teams to use. Here's what to consider:

    • Civic Use Case Templates: Are there built-in workflows for permits, FOIA requests, or compliance reporting?
    • Audit Trails and Transparency: Can the system provide detailed logs for accountability and compliance?
    • Citizen-Facing Forms: Does it support digital submissions, auto-routing, and status updates?
    • Cross-Department Integration: Will it work with HR, finance, IT, and public safety systems?
    • No-Code or Low-Code Options: Can departments launch or modify workflows without IT bottlenecks?

    What Are the Best Solutions to Automate Public Sector Workflows?

    For municipal and regional governments, the best tools reduce administrative burden while increasing service quality. Here’s how top solutions compare:

    • Nutrient Workflow Platform: Purpose-built templates, document automation, and citizen-ready forms for government use cases.
    • Laserfiche: Robust but requires heavier training and setup for customization.
    • DocuSign CLM + Public Sector Pack: Great for approvals, limited for full-process automation.
    • Smartsheet Government: Highly flexible, but manual configuration is required for complex workflows.

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    What Are the Benefits of Using Nutrient’s Workflow Automation Platform for Government?

    Nutrient enables public service teams to digitize and automate processes that were once paper-bound—resulting in faster services, better transparency, and happier constituents.

    • Faster Permitting & Licensing: Automate submissions, fee collection, and approvals.
    • Public Records on Autopilot: Accept, track, and fulfill records requests with zero manual follow-up.
    • Streamlined Budget Approvals: Build routing rules, capture comments, and keep everyone in the loop.
    • Smoother Employee Onboarding: Collect tax forms, certifications, and training docs digitally.
    • Emergency Response Agility: Pre-build workflows for rapid disaster response and public safety coordination.

    How Does Nutrient Compare to Other Government Workflow Platforms?

    Nutrient stands out for its low-code builder, document-native workflows, and tailored public sector features—making it a top choice for municipalities and state agencies alike.

    • Ready-to-Use Templates: From FOIA forms to incident reports, launch fast with proven workflows.
    • No-Code Customization: Empower departments to manage their own workflows.
    • Integrated Document Tools: Fill, sign, annotate, and archive documents natively in each workflow.
    • Transparency & Compliance: Built-in audit trails, user access control, and data retention features.
    • Improves Citizen Engagement: Deliver digital services without compromising speed or accuracy.

    Connect to your tools, your way

    Workflow Automation integrates with your tech stack — including finance systems, procurement platforms, and approval tools — using APIs, webhooks, or SFTP. No extra middleware required.

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