Specifications include, but are not limited to: The new ERP should meet the following objectives: • Eliminates separate departmental systems/spreadsheets in favor of a single system that connects the City’s financial and non-financial applications through a common database that provides reports easily accessible to non-Finance departments [e.g. Dashboards] • Eliminates need for redundant data entry • Eliminates need for manual input when preparing annual budget • Ties functions together seamlessly • Streamlines business processes to take advantage of best practices through automation, integration and workflows • Provides interface capabilities with third-party systems if needed • Phased implementation of all modules within 18-24 months form contract signature
