Built In honors OpenGov in its 2026 Best Places to Work awards. OpenGov Earns Seven Placements on Built In's Best Places to Work List OpenGov India Also Recognized as One of the the Best Startups to Work For in 2025 at The Shape of Work Summit in Bangalore SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - OpenGov, the leading AI and ERP software provider for local and state governments in the U.S., today announced that it has been recognized by Built In as one of the Best Places to Work in 2026. The annual awards honor employers across the U.S. whose benefits and compensation set the standard for today's workforce. In its eighth year, Built In's Best Places to Work program celebrates the companies shaping the future of work. In a rapidly evolving AI-first job market, recognition as a Best Place to Work helps employers stand out as trusted brands when candidates turn to tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews to research where to work next. "Today's candidates discover the companies they want to work for using AI tools," said Maria Christopoulos Katris, Founder & CEO of Built In. "Earning a Best Place to Work award not only signals to candidates that you invest in your people, it's a lever to strengthen how AI search tools understand and represent your company's story." OpenGov has been honored on seven lists, specifically "Best Places to Work" in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Dallas; and "Best Midsize Places to Work" in San Francisco, Chicago and Boston. The awards reflect Built In's data-driven approach, evaluating companies based on compensation, benefits, and company-wide culture programs. OpenGov India has also been recognized as one of the Best Startups to Work For in 2025 at the Shape of Work Summit in Bangalore, underscoring the company's commitment to building a strong, inclusive workplace culture across its global teams. "These recognitions are a reflection of the people who choose to build their careers at OpenGov and the shared commitment we have to our mission to power more effective and accountable government," said Elise Cole, Chief Administrative Officer at OpenGov. "We're intentional about creating an environment where talented, purpose-driven people can do the best work of their careers while helping governments better serve their communities." To learn more about the 2026 Best Places to Work program and view all winners, visit Built In's Best Places to Work Site. To learn more about the Shape of Work Summit in Bangalore India, visit The Shape of Work People Leaders Summit Site. OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov's mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/built-in-honors-opengov-in-its-2026-best-places-to-work-awards-302667478.html

City of Ellsworth, ME advances operational modernization with OpenGov Public Service Platform. ELLSWORTH, ME, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ - The City of Ellsworth, Maine has selected OpenGov to modernize its procurement, contracts, enterprise assets, and grants management. Ellsworth will use OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management and Procurement & Contract Management to replace fragmented, manual systems to address longstanding operational challenges while strengthening transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making. For years, Ellsworth relied on outdated and disconnected tools such as yellow notepads, editable spreadsheets, and informal tracking methods to manage assets, procurement activities, contracts, and grants. These systems created inefficiencies, data silos, and limited visibility, making it difficult for staff and leadership to access reliable information or demonstrate accountability. Seasonal population surges further intensified the strain on infrastructure and services, underscoring the need for scalable, modern solutions. "Like many communities, we were managing critical information across too many disconnected tools, which made it difficult to see the full picture and confidently plan for the future," said Charlie Pearce, City Manager of Ellsworth. "OpenGov gives us a centralized platform to improve accountability, streamline workflows, and use data to better justify investments and serve our community." With OpenGov, the city will gain defensible data to support budget decisions and long-term planning. Asset management practices were also disconnected from GIS data, limiting the City's ability to understand asset locations, conditions, and lifecycles in a comprehensive and actionable way. By implementing OpenGov, Ellsworth will establish a single system of record that centralizes data across departments and connects assets to location, condition, and lifecycle information. OpenGov's platform enables standardized workflows, improved accountability, and real-time visibility, allowing City leadership to move away from reactive decision-making toward proactive, strategic planning. Ellsworth expects to improve operational efficiency, reduce emergency and reactive repairs, and gain clearer insight into long-term capital and staffing needs. Faster, more compliant procurement cycles, stronger contract oversight, and reliable grants reporting will further reduce operational risk while enhancing transparency. Success will be measured by improved asset visibility, stronger accountability, and increased public trust through data-driven decision-making. OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, permitting and licensing, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov's mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com. EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. XPRMedia and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact [email protected]

OpenGov appoints Sarabjeet Singh as senior director-hr for India. OpenGov, an AI and ERP solutions provider for local and state governments in the US, has appointed Sarabjeet Singh as its new senior director-human resources. The company announced the leadership addition on 18 November, signalling a renewed focus on talent strategy and organisational expansion. In his new role, Singh will oversee talent acquisition, HR and operations for OpenGov India. He will work closely with the company's global HR leadership to align India's people strategy with OpenGov's mission of helping governments operate more effectively and with greater accountability. Prior to this, Singh was associated with Helpshift as its global head-people & culture. He joined the company in 2021 as its director-global people business partner. His expertise lies in building fast-scaling teams, shaping organisational culture, and establishing high-performance HR and operational frameworks. He has also worked with several other organisations such as CloudMoyo, GS Lab, Calsoft, Cross Country Healthcare and Infosys. With more than 17 years of experience across IT product and services organisations, he has played a pivotal role in driving significant business growth - often between three to five times - through HR innovation, digital transformation, and talent ecosystem development. His leadership experience spans APAC, EMEA, Europe and the Americas, giving him strong insight into managing diverse, cross-cultural teams. Singh's educational background includes executive learning from The Wharton School in London, a C-suite leadership certification, an MBA in Human Resources from Symbiosis, and a bachelor's degree in Computer Applications from Khalsa College. Speaking about his appointment Singh said, "I'm thrilled to join OpenGov at such a pivotal stage of its growth journey. Guided by our mission to power more effective and accountable government, I look forward to strengthening a culture where people, innovation, and purpose come together to drive meaningful impact." As OpenGov continues to grow its presence and support increasing demand from public-sector agencies, Singh's mandate will focus on strengthening leadership development, advancing talent-acquisition efforts, and enhancing employee engagement across India operations. The company views his appointment as an important step in powering the next phase of its global scale-up.