Birmingham City Council's implementation of Oracle Fusion, a cloud-based ERP system, has been severely criticized due to poor understanding and management capabilities among council officers. Independent auditors highlighted that the total estimated cost for the implementation ballooned from £19 million to £108 million. The council's inability to manage its finances and operations following the implementation underscored a lack of expertise, leading to reliance on external partners. The council now faces a daunting reimplementation effort while acknowledging the need for improved investment in capacity and strategic oversight.
"The failure to properly invest in ERP implementation capacity and capability and to manage the turnover of staff in key positions within the program was a significant weakness in arrangements."
"The failed implementation of the ERP system has fundamentally impacted the Council's financial management and its operations. In our view the council has failed to fulfil its duty to deliver best value and did not put in place proper arrangements to secure economy, efficiency and effectiveness in its use of resources in relation to this project."
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