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Managing your virtual world: internal controls for enterprise technology.

Government Finance Review

| August 01, 2003 | Thompson, Joseph | COPYRIGHT 2003 Government Finance Officers Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Am I able to truly automate and integrate governmental operational processes while preventing the software from becoming just another legacy budgetary control system? Are my people ready, willing, and able to use the new software? Will the software really be able to comply with the requirements of GASB Statement No. 34? While all of these questions represent important considerations when implementing new enterprise resource planning software, government finance professionals should also ensure that their organizations employ strict internal controls to protect and maximize their investments in ERP technology.

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