A computerized Billing and Collection System (BCS) and Financial Management Information System (FMIS) package is now available and actually being installed to interested Water Districts by the Commercial Practices System Division, a unit of LWUA's Water Resources Research and Training Center (WRRTC).

Both application softwares were developed by LWUA.

The Billing and Collection System (BCS) application software can be installed as an independent module.

The Financial Management Information System has five sub-systems ( Cash Management, Disbursement, Fixed Assets, Inventory and General Accounting Systems) and can be integrated with the BCS to facilitate the consolidation and standardization of commercial procedures and financial reporting in a more cohesive, accurate and cost-efficient manner.

These applications fully conform to L WUA -prescribed Commercial Practices Systems.

The software package costs PHP 15.00 per service connection (based on the total number of service connections at the time of installation), with a minimum cost of PHP 75,000.00.

If the WD wish to avail of the BCS module only, this will be at P10.00 per service connection with a minimum cost of PHP 50,000.00.

The FMIS module costs PHP P7.00 per service connection with a minimum cost of PHP 35,000.00
These software packages can be availed of in cash or installment basis, with 50% down payment and the balance payable in 12 equal monthly payments with an interest of 12.5% per annum.

All check payments should be payable to the Local Water Utilities Administration.

The minimal "out-of-pocket" costs (Personnel Services costs and actual transportation expenses) during the installation period shall be reimbursed by the client-WD.

For inquiries, contact the following:

LILLIAN N. ASPRER
Manager, Water Resources Research and Training Center (WRRTC),
Local Water Utilities Administration, Katipunan Road, Balara, Quezon City, Philippines

RIC SUA
Manager, Commercial Practices System Division, WRRTC
Local Water Utilities Administration,, Katipunan Road, Balara, Quezon City, Philippines

Telefax (02)929-6210

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