Gratkorn writes history: First Styrian community with CAF seal of approval!

Gratkorn writes history: First Styrian community with CAF seal of approval!

Gratkorn, Österreich - Gratkorn, a small community in Styria, break new ground and write history! On November 28, 2024, she was honored as the first Styrian community with the prestigious CAF seal of approval "Effective CAF-user". In order to celebrate this significant success, the municipal office was closed, while the entire team took part in the festive ceremony in the Vienna Hofburg. Head of office Martina Fandl, who headed the project, said proudly: "We are very proud of this award. The work was worth it and confirms our commitment".

challenges and success

The way to obtain the seal of approval was anything but simple, but the independent "Caffex" test center certified the municipality in May this year its outstanding quality and innovative strength in the administration. Certification is not only recognized for the work done, but also an incentive for the future, because it shows the citizens that urgently needed administrative modernization and digitization is actively promoted. According to the CAF system, which is based on the principles of total quality management, improvement measures are carried out by structured feedback and a clear action plan. In addition to CAF certification, the municipality of Gratkorn also relies on family-friendly measures to increase the quality of life. This includes promoting programs such as reading lines in elementary schools and school pathways that aim to strengthen the coexistence of old and young. These initiatives not only create positive developments for the municipality, but also position Gratkorn as an attractive life and business location, as Family and work . Gratkorn is not only the first Styrian community with the seal of approval, but also a pioneer in family friendliness and modern administration.