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As you know, the agency has been working on the Systems Modernization Project (SMP) that will replace its aging online systems.
During the recent Discovery phase of the project, the project team analyzed all the features necessary for the replacement system and identified crucial components that would cost more than the project’s projected budget.
The current funding for the project budget, which includes on-hand funding, combined with the amount LCB requested during the current legislative session, is not enough to cover the costs of the additional features. Therefore, the project’s Steering Committee is examining all options for going forward. They expect to have a solid plan for next steps within the next 60 days, and will update you once a decision is made.
During Discovery the team made important headway that will be carried to the next phase. They identified important data and defined many of the key requirements for the future system.
The agency knows its current systems are inefficient and can lead to extra work for you, other licensees and agency employees. By waiting until we have enough money to get the features that will improve our system’s shortcomings, we will better ensure a system that better your needs and the needs of LCB staff.
While this gap in funding is not what we’d planned or hoped for, it’s not uncommon in a project of this size. The agency and the project team are committed to developing an efficient and comprehensive solution to better meet your needs and modernize the agency’s aging systems.
The agency wants you to know that its commitment to replacing its existing systems is solid and that they will continue pushing forward to get the additional funding necessary for the project’s completion.
As always, we will keep you posted as changes happen.
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