Welfare Department’s computer reviewed
PA . - . Wellington A review of the Social Welfare Department’s computer system is under way. The review is being conducted by the department in conjunction with the State Service Commission’s Computer Service Division, and is due to be completed in about six weeks. • The department began developing its computer system in 1972. The department makes fortnightly payments to one million New Zealanders. It uses the Computer .Ser-
vice Division Pipitea Centre, in central Wellington, for its electronic data processing, and has its own computer printout facility in Upper Hutt. It has also recently been installing visual display units in all its branch offices to speed inquiries. Social Welfare’s director of administration, Mr Ron Mclnteer, said that the review’s objective would be to improve efficiency and accuracy and speed the handling of applications for benefits. .■ ■ ■ '
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