Workday ERP Implementation (Project Northstar)
Summary
The county is replacing 22-year-old HR and finance systems with Workday, live in January 2027. Employees get simpler time entry and phone-photo expense receipts; managers get real-time budget and overtime controls — something Commissioner Xiong tied to resident concerns about budget overruns.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $20 million-plus investment that leaders say will save money through efficiency, coming in under budget so far.
County employees, managers and ultimately taxpayers through saved time and better fiscal oversight.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners — October 13, 2026
The county is replacing 22-year-old HR and finance systems with Workday, live in January 2027. Employees get simpler time entry and phone-photo expense receipts; managers get real-time budget and overtime controls — something Commissioner Xiong tied to resident concerns about budget overruns.
Board Workshop / Discussion — May 26, 2026
Counties scored a $90 million human services IT modernization bill, with $10 million earmarked for county IT systems. A new advisory council — with county representation — must approve any major changes.
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