The South Australian government has embarked on its highly anticipated enterprise resource planning (ERP) replacement project, selecting Oracle as the provider for the platform.
Initiated in response to Treasurer Stephen Mullighan’s announcement during the state’s budget estimates in 2022, the Department of Finance commenced efforts to replace the outdated Masterpiece system. This endeavor coincided with the replacement of the mainframe infrastructure supporting Masterpiece, as well as those supporting key entities like SA Police, the Courts Administration Authority, and various government departments.
Following a tender issued in December 2022, Oracle has been awarded the contract for this critical undertaking. The new system will leverage Oracle’s Fusion Cloud ERP, supplemented by Fusion ERP Analytics.
The objective, as outlined by Oracle, is to standardize financial processes and enhance business insights across 51 state agencies. By migrating to a cloud-based solution, the SA government aims to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with evolving legislative requirements and accounting standards, while strengthening audit controls.
The implementation, facilitated through Shared Services South Australia (SSSA), will accommodate the handling of 3 million invoices and the generation of 175 sets of financial statements annually.
Previously stated intentions by Mullighan suggest a target timeline for the new system to be operational by 2025.
