Birmingham City Council's Oracle ERP Project Faces Major Delays and Cost Overruns

Birmingham City Council's transition to the Oracle Fusion ERP system has escalated in cost to £144.4 million, significantly exceeding initial estimates. The project, which was supposed to streamline financial management, has faced multiple setbacks, including a failed go-live in 2022 that left the council unable to produce auditable accounts. The relaunch has been postponed to allow staff more time to adapt to the new system.