It will allow movement of data out to the examiners and back to the centralized databases. Kentucky state government offers many potential applications where mobile computing can streamline government to the citizens. Human resource workers can access real-time case information at the home or health care facility. State Police and Public Protection agencies can directly access vehicle records, criminal history, court records, and other computerized information. The Auditor's Office, Revenue Cabinet, Transportation Cabinet and Department of Financial Institutions are just few of the agencies that have auditors who work away from the office.
Many large agencies have some level of auditing work.
Auditors using mobile technology could use special software tools on-site to help them with their examinations. These would allow them to work more effectively and collect information in a more organized manner. It would also allow them to move audit information to centralized systems and even run computer programs that give them immediate feedback on the audit they are performing. The Justice Cabinet and other public protection agencies, like the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection could use mobile technology for their field staff, including State Police, Conservation Officers, Mine Inspectors, etc. These agencies could use laptops, mobile data terminals or hand held devices to receive information and deliver services.