Client case studies
ERP System Rescue and Managed Services
A financial institution regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
The company used an old version of the Oracle JD Edwards ERP system across a number of functions. Following two key appointments at Board level in October/November 2006 the finance department took immediate responsibility for systems from IT and considered outsourcing to India.
The company used an old version of the Oracle JD Edwards ERP system across a number of functions. Following two key appointments at Board level in October/November 2006 the finance department took immediate responsibility for systems from IT and considered outsourcing to India.
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Cabinet Office
There were weaknesses within the financial structures and systems of the Cabinet office that were preventing the timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
Delays in the completion of the 2002-03 annual accounts led to a disclaimer to audit opinion, followed by a Public Accounts Committee hearing. As part of its actions to prevent a recurrence, the Cabinet Office asked Insight MSC to undertake a review of its accounting functions, processes and systems.
There were weaknesses within the financial structures and systems of the Cabinet office that were preventing the timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
Delays in the completion of the 2002-03 annual accounts led to a disclaimer to audit opinion, followed by a Public Accounts Committee hearing. As part of its actions to prevent a recurrence, the Cabinet Office asked Insight MSC to undertake a review of its accounting functions, processes and systems.
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Cheshire Police Authority (CPA)
The Cheshire Constabulary is responsible for policing a population of 980,000 and an area of 232,850 hectares. It has a annual budget of £160m and employs 3000 officers and staff.
Cheshire Police Authority had since being created in 1996 shared corporate systems and services with Cheshire County Council.
A strategic decision was taken to bring more flexibility to financial management by developing an in-house solution that necessitated CPA adopting new systems, processes and work practices.
Part of the change required the development of a business case to determine the business areas affected and how best to deliver corporate services in order that the transition was cost effective and self-funded. Two key areas for review included Finance and Procurement
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The Cheshire Constabulary is responsible for policing a population of 980,000 and an area of 232,850 hectares. It has a annual budget of £160m and employs 3000 officers and staff.
Cheshire Police Authority had since being created in 1996 shared corporate systems and services with Cheshire County Council.
A strategic decision was taken to bring more flexibility to financial management by developing an in-house solution that necessitated CPA adopting new systems, processes and work practices.
Part of the change required the development of a business case to determine the business areas affected and how best to deliver corporate services in order that the transition was cost effective and self-funded. Two key areas for review included Finance and Procurement
read more
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