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ERP RFI uncovers multiple departmental 'shadow' systems that complicate consolidation
Summary
Dr. Anne Kern told the committee the ERP RFI has revealed several departmental 'shadow' systems (separate social-services accounting system, QuickBooks in the treasurer’s office, and a recently changed payroll system), and the committee was warned that integrating or interfacing these systems will increase cost, complexity and timeline for a single ERP solution.
The county’s effort to modernize finance, human resources and permitting systems is complicated by the discovery of multiple departmental ‘shadow’ systems, officials told the Joint Finance Committee on May 23.
Dr. Anne Kern, speaking during an update on the ERP request for information, said the steering committee has identified independent systems in several departments that are not part of the county’s main ledger. "We have learned there's shadow…
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