With CGI solution, California Franchise Tax Board revenue tops $744 million in FY2015

California's Enterprise Data to Revenue project exceeds revenue target, on track to generate $2.9 billion by 2016

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FAIRFAX, VA, Sept. 22, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) today announced higher-than-expected revenue generation by the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) as a result of an ongoing modernization project supported by the company's solutions and technology.

Surpassing an earlier target of $685 million, FTB revenue in 2015 reached $744 million, driven by the CGI-led Enterprise Data to Revenue (EDR) initiative that has generated $1.7 billion for the state since 2011. For the 2015 fiscal year which ended June 30, the total exceeded previous revenue targets by 8.6 percent, or $59 million.

"EDR's results extend beyond its financial achievements," said Cathy Cleek FTB's CIO and Chief of their Technology Services Division. "Developed in tandem with our partner CGI, EDR is improving our ability to serve our customers, increasing the effectiveness of our enforcement abilities, building a stronger organization, and improving our operational excellence."

"We are proud of our partnership with the Franchise Tax Board and the performance of our EDR solution, which has generated critical revenue for the State of California and the citizens it serves," said CGI Senior Vice President Dave Delgado. "Through this vital modernization, the FTB will continue to benefit from an automated, web-based system that is the industry standard for government agencies across the country."

Currently in year four of a multi-year contract with the FTB, CGI is on track to deploy solutions that will generate $2.9 billion for the state through December 2016. Culminating in the fundamental improvement of the Board's customer service, revenue generation capacity and organizational transparency, improvements will include a simplified view of FTB folders and systems that enable taxpayer self-service, and strengthened data management and business rules management will support the accurate processing of more than 16 million personal income tax forms each year.

With CGI in the role of lead contractor, FTB modernization has consistently surpassed revenue projections. Just 15 months after work began, the project generated more than $128 million – 81 percent above target. In July 2014, EDR recoveries topped $1 billion, a milestone achieved 10 months ahead of schedule. When complete, EDR is expected to deliver revenue increases of $1 billion annually for the State of California.

Utilizing CGI's unique and highly successful "benefits-funding" model, California's FTB modernization is a fixed-price, performance-based project in which no monies are paid to CGI until state revenue is generated. In 2012, CGI received the Center for Digital Government "Best Fit Integrator" Performance and Modernization Award for its work on behalf of the FTB, and in 2014 it was announced that six U.S. states had certified more than $2 billion in additional revenues as a result of CGI-led collections and tax modernization projects.

"CGI's innovative yet practical solutions are allowing state governments to become more responsive to their legislatures and other key constituencies," said Delgado.  "With improved workflows and greater system flexibility, state tax agencies are realizing their full potential in terms of revenue generation and taxpayer service."

About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is the fifth largest independent information technology and business process services firm in the world. Approximately 68,000 professionals serve thousands of global clients from offices and delivery centers across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, leveraging a comprehensive portfolio of services including high-end business and IT consulting, systems integration, application development and maintenance, infrastructure management as well as a wide range of proprietary solutions. With annual revenue in excess of C$10 billion and an order backlog of approximately C$20 billion, CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB).Website: www.cgi.com.

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