The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Meeting: Board Meeting :  D. Management/Facility Audits  
5. D-5. Ernst and Young LLP_s: High Level Assessment of: SAP R/3 HR/Payroll Implementation and Supported Business Processes
June 04, 2002
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Quick Summary / Abstract
Receive Ernst and Young LLP_s: High Level Assessment of: SAP R/3 HR/Payroll Implementation and Supported Business Processes.

As part of the continuing effort to review the new payroll system Ernst and Young LLP provided a High Level Assessment of the SAP R/3 HR/Payroll Implementation and Supported Business Processes, as part of the 25-hour advisory services included as part of the Audit agreement. The objectives of the engagement was to provide the District with a limited high level assessment of the SAP R/3 Implementation of the Human Resources Process, Payroll Process, Payroll interfaces to Accounting Processes and Reporting requirements. The firm identified critical business processes that need to be properly implemented and/or stabilized in the SAP environment. There were fourteen observations and recommendations provided by Ernst and Young LLP relating to the closing of the financial books, payroll overpayments, key reports required and insufficient formalized knowledge transfer from consultants to School Board of Broward County employees. District Management has provided responses to the Review, which are included in the report. This report is intended to be used as a resource for management and staff.

The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee's May 10, 2002 meeting.

There is no financial impact to the School District.


Requested Action
Receive Ernst and Young LLP_s: High Level Assessment of:  SAP R/3 HR/Payroll Implementation and Supported Business Processes.


Summary
As part of the continuing effort to review the new payroll system Ernst and Young LLP provided a High Level Assessment of the SAP R/3 HR/Payroll Implementation and Supported Business Processes, as part of the 25-hour advisory services included as part of the Audit agreement. The objectives of the engagement was to provide the District with a limited high level assessment of the SAP R/3 Implementation of the Human Resources Process, Payroll Process, Payroll interfaces to Accounting Processes and Reporting requirements. The firm identified critical business processes that need to be properly implemented and/or stabilized in the SAP environment. There were fourteen observations and recommendations provided by Ernst and Young LLP relating to the closing of the financial books, payroll overpayments, key reports required and insufficient formalized knowledge transfer from consultants to School Board of Broward County employees. District Management has provided responses to the Review, which are included in the report. This report is intended to be used as a resource for management and staff.

The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee's May 10, 2002 meeting.

School Board Goals
Goal 4 - All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system.
Goal 3 - All operations of the school system will demonstrate best practices while supporting student achievement.


Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the School District.


Source of Additional Information
Patrick Reilly, 765-6421 null



Associated File Attachments
Audit Report (Files)  
ExecutedARF (Files)