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Budget panel releases $5.0M to keep city payroll/HCM project moving amid concerns over cost and timing
Summary
After testimony from DHR and unions, the committee voted without objection to release $5,000,523 from reserves to continue implementation of the city's new human resources/payroll system (PeopleSoft time and labor component). DHR said the overall program estimate is a not‑to‑exceed figure of about $37.2 million.
Mickey Callahan of the Department of Human Resources outlined the proposed human resources and payroll modernization project, saying the department had selected the PeopleSoft time and labor module and reached terms with an implementation partner. She described a four‑phase project and presented a not‑to‑exceed estimate of about $37.2 million.
Budget Analyst Ken Bruce said contractor details remained incomplete and recommended continued policy oversight; he urged the committee to treat approval as a policy matter. Supporters including Local 21 argued the project will build city internal capacity and reduce long‑running operational problems.
After public comment from union representatives and city employees who cited payroll and personnel administration problems, Supervisor Peskin moved to release $5,000,523 from reserve funds to allow the Department of Human Resources to proceed with current project work. The motion passed "without objection". Committee members requested ongoing status reporting and asked that departments show cost controls and hiring plans tied to project phases.
The committee's action permits work to continue under the existing budget ordinance while supervisors and analysts track implementation and contractor details in follow‑up briefings.
