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File #: 190294.    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Passed
File created: 8/16/2019 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 11/7/2019 Final action: 11/7/2019
Title: Background Screening Services (NB)
Title
Background Screening Services (NB)
Explanation
The City of Gainesville entered into a contract with AccuSource, Inc. on July 23, 2018 to provide applicant background screening services. The selection of AccuSource was based upon feedback from proposals received from four different background screening vendors. Each vendor was evaluated and it was determined that AccuSource, Inc. was the best fit for the City's background screening needs, especially since it integrated directly with the City's existing NeoGov applicant processing platform.

NeoGov offers a background check application programming interface (API) integration that allows users to purchase, monitor status, and collect data on their background checks. This is made possible by close technical integration with its partnered background check provider, AccuSource. NeoGov provides an API which allows the customer to pre-populate applicant or candidate background check forms with pertinent information, such as a first name, last name, and email address, and will automatically send an email notification to the applicant or candidate for further information needed for the background check (Social Security Number, Date of Birth, consent signatures, etc.). NeoGov, through its certified eligible partner, AccuSource, will automatically start the background check process after the information is gathered. When results are provided by AccuSource, NeoGov will automatically display statuses for review and further hiring steps in NeoGov Insight's Online Hiring Center (OHC) platform.

In March 2020, the City of Gainesville will transition to a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, which will integrate the City's Finance, Risk, and Human Resources applications. During the February 21, 2019, City Commission Meeting, the Commission awarded the bid to Workday, Inc. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Product Solutions and Implementation Services. The Workday, Inc. software application will include a ...

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