ERP Project Timeline


The timeline below highlights the progress of the ERP Modernization initiative. This project is designed to transform our current ERP systems and operations, with an anticipated completion time of 8-9 years.

Systems affected:

  • Comprehensive Retirement Information System (CRIS)
  • Payroll Human Resources Statewide Technology (PHRST)
  • First State Financials (FSF)

General Timeline

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  • 2025
    Comprehensive Retirement Information System
    • Vendor Selection/Negotiate Contract/Statement of Work
    • Begin System Implementation
  • Payroll Human Resources Statewide Technology
    • RFP Evaluation
  • First State Financials
    • RFP Evaluation
  • 2024
    Data Integrity Initiative for all ERP Modernization Systems
    • Data Integrity to continue throughout the life of the project
  • Financial Accounting Structure Review
    • Review and assess current vs. future state vision
  • Request for Proposal (RFP) Activities
    • Draft and review
    • Sponsors review and approve for posting
    • Public posting
    • Evaluation
  • 2023
    Request For Proposal (RFP) Preparation
    • Research public sector solutions
    • Craft User Story examples
    • Create Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Ideal Workflows
  • Continued Requirement Gathering for Systems
    • Analyze ‘as is’ business processes
    • Review Interfaces and Bolt-on applications
    • Identify potential changes needed
    • Outline specific pain points
  • Conduct Feedback Sessions
    • Meet with stakeholders to gather feedback on current procedures and customizations
  • 2022
    Gather and Document Current System Requirements
    • Document and analyze system configuration, reports, interfaces, security, and other functionality
    • Review processes and bolt-on applications
  • Engage Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI)
    • Contracted with CAI to assist with current system assessment and evaluation of options
  • Executive Sponsors Approve ERP Modernization Project for…
    • Comprehensive Retirement Information System (CRIS)
    • Payroll Human Resources Statewide Technology (PHRST)
    • First State Financials (FSF)
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