Japan System to Support Electronic Billing System in Kameoka City by 2025

Transforming Public Administration: Kameoka City's Shift to Digital

Japan System Corporation, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, has recently entered into a contract with Kameoka City in Kyoto Prefecture, led by Mayor Takahiro Katsuragawa, to introduce a new electronic billing system. This initiative comes as part of a broader effort to modernize administrative operations, aiming to commence by October 2025.

The primary goal of this project is to transition the entire billing process from the issuance of invoices to internal approvals into a digital format. Such a transformation will significantly reduce reliance on paper documentation, thereby elevating operational efficiency for both the businesses and the municipal office.

Government Support for Digital Transformation

This innovative project has been selected for the “New Regional Economy and Living Environment Creation Grant” by the Cabinet Office. Kameoka City has been awarded this grant as part of its digital transformation endeavors, highlighting the local government's commitment to fostering a more efficient and modern administrative framework. Japan System Corporation is leveraging its extensive experience and expertise to provide support for the grant application process, ensuring all necessary protocols are followed for successful implementation.

Driving Forces Behind the Decision

In its quest for improved efficiency and a paperless ecosystem, Kameoka City is transitioning all municipal operations, including accounting, to electronic approval systems starting in the fiscal year 2025. The introduction of the electronic billing system, named Haratte and developed by AmbiRise Corporation in Sapporo, is particularly significant. It is designed to alleviate the burden of manual invoice processing and verification, optimizing workflows for city employees. With this system, Kameoka aims to foster a paperless environment for transaction-related tasks, modernizing the components of business operations.

The Role of Japan System Corporation

Japan System Corporation is entrusted with project management and maintenance support for this initiative. The establishment and integration support of Haratte will be handled in collaboration with AmbiRise. The electronic billing system is engineered for seamless integration with the existing FAST Financial Accounting system, which is already operational within the city’s administration. This strategic collaboration aims to digitalize the billing and approval workflows, propelling organizational reform and enhancing efficiency throughout the municipality.

The Significance of FAST Financial Accounting

The FAST Financial Accounting software, developed by Japan System, plays a vital role in enhancing the planning and operational cycles (PDCA) of governance and finance for local authorities. This tool supports the municipality's drive towards digital transformation through paperless transactions, electronic approvals, electronic billing, and data visualization and analysis. With over four decades of expertise, this solution is a trusted partner for public financial operations in Japan, having been implemented in more than 270 municipalities.

Notably, the system has been adopted by 13 of the 23 special wards in Tokyo and 10 out of 23 municipalities in Kyoto Prefecture (across 6 cities and 4 towns). For more examples of successful implementations across the nation, visit Japan System's website.

About Japan System Corporation

Japan System Corporation, founded in June 1969 and incorporated in July 2020, is a leader in developing business software applications and infrastructure installation services. It is headquartered at 1-22-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo. With a capital of 100 million yen, the company prides itself on its commitment to modernizing municipal operations across Japan.

For inquiries regarding services, please contact the Public Business Division of Japan System Corporation at 03-5309-0310 or via email at [email protected]. For media inquiries, contact the Management Strategy and Public Relations Office at 03-5309-0385 or [email protected].