Application Portal of the Chambers of Tax Consultants Relies on Cloud Architecture
In order to be fail-safe, easy to maintain and flexibly expandable, the OZG application portal of the chambers of tax consultants relies on a microservice architecture and operation in a Kubernetes cluster. We take a look at the technical implementation of the software.
Impact and changes of the OZG 2.0 law
Despite recognisable progress, the digitalisation of administrative services in Germany is lagging behind the expectations of the population. By the end of 2023, only 81 out of 581 services had been implemented online. More than two-thirds (404) have not been digitalised – Digitale Verwaltung not found, one might say. The OZG Amendment Act was passed to kickstart the digitalisation process.
Comment: The OZG 2.0 lacks a clear strategy and a powerful technical basis
Dealing with the authorities at the click of a mouse - the implementation of the OZG should make this easier. However, the digital reorganisation of public administration has not only stalled with the expiry of the OZG deadline. With the "OZG Amendment Act", we are lagging behind in sporting terms - and already in injury time. What is needed above all is a radical rethink at state level, a review of tasks in the provision of services for the municipal level and a technical basis as a foundation.
Relieving the burden on IT specialists in local authorities – with the OZG Cloud
The OZG-Cloud is a pioneering project to advance the digitalization of administration in Germany. The platform, which was commissioned by the state of Schleswig-Holstein and the IT-Verbund Schleswig-Holstein (ITV.SH) and developed under an open source license, offers local authorities the opportunity to process applications from online services. The advantages: Reduction of workload, collaboration option between individual municipalities and forwarding of digital applications to specialist processes. The connection to the OZG cloud also means less work for IT specialists.
OZG programme management: Four phases to sustainable knowledge transfer and digital services
The OZG programme management coordinates the implementation of the OZG and directs the various activities and resources to ensure that authorities work together efficiently and that digital services are provided to citizens. To ensure that this is realised in the best possible way, mgm is supporting the responsible ministry of a northern German federal state in managing the state's OZG programme and thus implementing the Online Access Act.
Bringing the OZG 2.0 onto the home straight – mgm at the “Digital State”
The Digital State - one of the most important events for digital transformation in Germany: this year, the congress organised by Behörden Spiegel will take place from 12 to 13 March at Vienna House Andel's Berlin under the motto "faster, stronger, more sovereign - together". Numerous participants from public administration will discuss the latest trends and developments in the field of digital administration.
In focus: the OZG application portal of the Chamber of Tax Advisors
In 2023, the Chamber of Tax Advisors in Germany has taken a major step towards digitalisation: its members can now conveniently submit all applications via a cloud-based application portal. Take a virtual tour here to explore examples of the OZG application portal's key services and offerings.
The importance of European standards for German register modernization
Standards exist to standardise and simplify processes. With regard to the implementation of the Register Modernisation Act, more and more stakeholders are calling for their use. The connection of registers is not only required by law at national level, but also at European level through the Single Digital Gateway Regulation. In order to enable the secure and low-maintenance transmission of data, it is important to maintain an overview of the range of existing and developing standards at national and European level.
The OZG cloud at the Bavarian Future Congress – an update
In addition to the register modernisation, the Online Access Act (OZG) is, of course, another key topic at the Future Congress Bavaria 2024. The second pilot phase of our OZG cloud is starting in Bavaria this year, along with the register connection for even faster and more networked application processing.
mgm at the Bavarian Future Congress – with a focus on register modernization
mgm opens the Public Sector Congress Season 2024 in Munich: Under the motto "Let's do it! Creating the "Digital Administration House"", the Bavarian Future Congress of the Behörden Spiegel will take place on 6 February 2024. It offers an established platform for current and future developments in the digitalisation of the state and local authorities. The patron of the Future Congress is Dr Fabian Mehring, Bavarian State Minister for Digital Affairs.
