FINANCE COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: 7/13/26
Subject: Workday implementation updates
Submitted For: Joanne Bohren, Auditor-Controller
Department: Auditor Controller
Referral No: 2026-1
Referral Name: Workday implementation updates
Presenters: Joanne Bohren, Auditor-Controller; Drew Murrell, CCH Chief Financial Officer
Contact: Adam Nguyen, (925) 655-2075
Referral History:
At the Board of Supervisors meeting on March 31, 2026, supervisors raised significant concerns about the Auditor-Controller's Office and its management of the Workday financial system, especially the impacts on Contra Costa Health (CCH). The Board referred the matter to the Finance Committee so that the Auditor-Controller could provide a comprehensive update, share their work with a newly engaged consultant, and allow the Board to set expectations for improvements going forward.
Referral Update:
Contra Costa Health (CCH) relies on the County's centralized financial management systems to support its complex operations, which include clinical services, public health programs, and administrative functions. The Workday financial system was adopted to modernize and streamline financial reporting, cost tracking, and operational oversight across County departments. However, limitations in the configurations and use of various systems have hindered CCH's ability to generate needed, more detailed financial reports and have impacted the department's capacity to monitor costs and performance in real time.
At the March 31, 2026 meeting, the Board referred the matter to the Finance Committee, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive update on the status of Workday implementation and the development of a clear plan to address identified deficiencies. This referral was made in the context of broader fiscal pressures, including state budget reductions and the imperative for County departments to operate with increased efficiency and accountability. The current review is further prompted by an impending leader...
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