WSPC03849

• File Number: 8283.200
• Description: Colorado River Computer Models - Colorado River Decision Support System ‎(RAY)‎
• State: CO
• Basin: Western Slope
• Date: 9/12/1996
• Title: Dept of Natural Resources: Information Management Annual Plan ‎(IMAP)‎
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Annual Report

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which biological resource information is needed. Eventually, the work completed in
the pilot will be transferred internally.

The CA TI grant compliments the work being done in the NBS grant but extends the
scope of work. CATI is supporting the development of Colorado's Model Framework
for GIS Applications of the national Information Infrastructure. To comply with the
requirements of the grant, DNR will identify, define, coordinate, integrate and acquire
data and information; develop analytical tools to support local decision-making needs;
and distribute data and tools and develop appropriate training modules to promote use
and application of decision support systems to local decision-making related to
planning and management of growth.

CORIS

The Division of Wildlife (DOW) underwent a thorough management review during
FY 94-95 by Deloitte and Touche LLP. Many sweeping changes were
recommended by the study. A team was formed to devise a plan to implement
these recommendations.

The new organizational structure for the Division of Wildlife has been
implemented. Part of this structure called for the creation of a single computer
support unit within the division. This was accomplished in July, 1996. The new
unit has become involved in discussions related to Phase" or CORIS. The Deloitte
and Touche Management Review recommends simplifying the license process.
Therefore, Phase II of CORIS development is exploring more efficient and effective
ways to simplify the license process and provide improved service to its
customers. The emphasis is on inputs and outputs to the recently developed
database and production programs. There are three areas of interest under
consideration:

1 )

Over-the-counter sales of licenses using a point-of-sale
methodology.

2)

License sales by telephone.

3)

Limited License Applications received by telephone.

The State Auditor's Office has selected Arthur Andersen LLP to conduct a
performance audit of the CORIS development project to be completed by
December, 1996. The results should be available after the first on the new
calendar year and will be available for review.

As mentioned in last year's plan, one of the key recommendations that emerged
from the Deloitte and Touche Management Review was to revamp the DOW's

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