Local government should be looking at creating an enterprise resource planning (ERP) strategy that integrates core operational areas across the government enterprise to deliver improved performance and service delivery. Government is faced to focus on technology to help increase efficiency and control costs.
However local government need to find the best enterprise resource planning solution based on their business needs. CRM software systems can automate and streamline many of the routine public facing activities born by government. However back office operations are clearly the domain of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and similar to CRM software, ERP software systems are plentiful for the private sector however not quite so abundant for government. Governments needs in ERP systems over and above what is required for private industry include the following.
- Integrated accounting and finance/fund functionality with on-demand inquiry of fund balances, financial performance and net financial assets.
- Sophisticated budgeting by period, fund, account with audit trail, alert threshold notifications and rules based enforcement.
- Grants management with the ability to track sponsored grantee-related programs, including cooperative programs, contract agreements and grants, from pre-award administration to post-award tracking and reporting.
- Simple and multi-tiered budget, fund and financial statement roll-up and consolidation.
- On-demand or real-time visibility to budget compliance, deviations and variance analysis.
- Ensured fiscal accountability through internal controls, rules-based compliance measures and real time policy visibility.
- Streamlined procurement processes which achieve process efficiencies and cost savings.
- Key performance indicators for defining, measuring, and communicating the economic, social, and political returns of government project or programs.
- Federal, state and or local compliance
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is the technological backbone that must integrate seamlessly to all parts of your business.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software helps integrate management, staff, and equipment, combining all aspects of the business into one system in order to facilitate every element of the manufacturing process. ERP groups traditional company and management functions (such as accounting, human resources, manufacturing management, and customer relationship management [CRM]) into a coherent whole.
ERP is more than a software tool, it is a strategic solution. ERP will bring local government into today’s business world equipped to meet today’s demands. Sage Business offer expert consultants and customer support to help you to understanding how enterprise resource planning software can assist local governments and increase productivity and reduce costs. Contact us today.
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