Decision details

Agresso Planner Module and Supporting Systems Development

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Efficiency

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To seek approval for the development of the Councils Financial Management System planner module and associated systems development.

Decision:

The Cabinet Member agrees that approval is given for commencement of this project and its status within the capital programme moved from ‘provisional’ status to ‘approved’.

Reasons for the decision:

As a result of the project it is anticipated that the benefits will bring a more consistent and standardised approach to budgeting within the Council.

The development will facilitate enhanced ownership of the budgeting process from managers through greater transparency, supported by an evidence based approach resulting in a reduction in underspends and overspends.

The additional system developments will allow for enhanced information and reports to allow managers to manage their businesses.

The Council will be fully supported by the software provider as it will not be using obsolete modules.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Publication date: 21/04/2016

Date of decision: 21/04/2016

Effective from: 29/04/2016

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