Specifications include, but are not limited to: The County desires a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to improve and support the operations of Finance, Human Resources and Payroll as set forth in this section and Section 3.8 below. With a successful implementation of an ERP system the County expects to: Make information easily and broadly available to internal and external consumers of information. Gain efficiencies in all departments by implementing best practices for end‐to‐end processes. Minimize manual processes, reduce paper, and increase usage of automation wherever possible. Minimize the use of shadow systems and standardize business processes across the County. Support query and reporting of data using user‐friendly tools making information available to aid in review and analysis. Reduce the time expended for financial reporting and budgeting.