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Modernizing Government Payment Systems for Efficiency and Trust

Clearly Payments

The shift from traditional payment methods to modern digital solutions is no longer optional; it is essential for delivering public services effectively and meeting citizen expectations. Improved Citizen Satisfaction: Offering multiple payment methods and user-friendly platforms ensures convenience and accessibility for all citizens.

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Government Payment Service Leaks Data On 14M Customers Online

PYMNTS

Government Payment Service , the company that enables online payments for thousands of U.S. state and local governments, has inadvertently made available information on more than 14 million customers from as long as six years ago.

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Strengthening Payment Security: Government Fraud Detection for Compliance Managers and Auditors

Core

Not only do these losses impact the community at large, but payment fraud can also significantly undermine the integrity of local government operations for years. Procurement fraud can include kickbacks, bid rigging, or conflicts of interest between government employees and vendors.

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7 Best Practices for Preventing Government Fraud in Payments

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The responsibility to safeguard public funds—and maintain trust with constituents—falls on government compliance managers, CTOs, comptrollers and auditors, finance teams, and Treasurers. Data Analytics and Monitoring Digital payment systems benefit from automated processes that streamline government payment processing.

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ACH Payment vs Wire Transfer Similarities and Differences: How to Choose Between ACH vs Wire

Stax

sanctioned countries Security Features Highly secure with financial industry standards, encryption, and strict protocols Enhanced security with proof of identity required Best for Recurring bills, payroll, government transactions, B2B payments High-value transactions, urgent payments, international transfers What is ACH (Automated Clearing House)?

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Understanding Payment Processing Compliance When Implementing Credit Card Surcharging

Stax

Conduct regular post-payment audits to identify vulnerabilities. End-to-end encryption. Implementing end-to-end encryption helps protect sensitive customer data throughout its lifecycle—i.e., Payment compliance refers to the adherence to laws, regulations, and standards governing payment processing.

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Government Kiosk Payments for Secure, Convenient Transactions

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Enhanced Accuracy and Security Traditional payment methods require physical cash and credit card handling, which can introduce the risk of fraud or accounting errors. Kiosk payments mitigate these risks by managing payments electronically with built-in encryption, secure data storage, and authentication measures.