❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information about the Department of Education's use of RM Finances software for school administration, including support status, usage duration, and replacement plans. The answer confirms its use, support, longevity, and acknowledges future replacement needs pending funding.
AnsweredQoN 8513Legislative Assembly
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In relation to the finance and administrative systems used in schools, I ask, is the Department of Education using a system supplied by RM Finances to run finance and administrative systems in schools, and if so:
(a) is that system still supported by its developer;
(b) how many years has the Department of Education had that system; and
(c) are there plans to replace it, and if so has any cost estimate been done on a replacement?
(a) is that system still supported by its developer;
(b) how many years has the Department of Education had that system; and
(c) are there plans to replace it, and if so has any cost estimate been done on a replacement?
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Answered
11 September 2012
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Education
Response time
26 days
School finances and administration are currently managed by a suite of applications collectively known as the School Information System (SIS). RM Finance is one application within the suite.
(a) The system is supported under a Support, Maintenance and Essential Services contract.
(b) Twelve.
(c) The Department believes that it will be necessary to replace the system at some time in the future, depending on the availability of funding.
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(a) The system is supported under a Support, Maintenance and Essential Services contract.
(b) Twelve.
(c) The Department believes that it will be necessary to replace the system at some time in the future, depending on the availability of funding.
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