Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Increase in City Staffing by Two Full-Time, Project-Funded Positions to Support the Implementation of a New Finance, Human Resource and Payroll Management and Information Technology Solution
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an increase in City staffing by two full-time, project-funded positions to support the implementation of a new finance, human resource and payroll management and information technology solution.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing an increase in City staffing by two full-time, project-funded positions to support the implementation of a new finance, human resource and payroll management and information technology solution.
Staff Contact:
Danelle MacEwen, Performance Management Specialist/Project Manager - Office of Performance & Innovation, (360) 753-8211
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Item
Background and Analysis:
The City's current financial management software system was purchased in the 1980's and no longer meets the business needs of the City. The software is inefficient, outdated technology that is difficult to use, lacks reporting functionality for analysis and decision-making and does not integrate with other software applications. Human Resources does not have a technology solution and is primarily a paper-based system.
In November 2020, the City contracted with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) to identify and implement improved business processes based on industry best practices, develop a Request for Proposals for a new technology solution and facilitate the selection process so the City procures the best solution for the best value. After review of proposals, the City elevated one software vendor and implementation partner is currently in contract negotiations.
Implementation is scheduled to start in January 2022 and contin...
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