WorkDay ERP Implementation
Summary
The county's new Workday system went live October 1 and payroll accuracy and direct deposit are at risk. The Board set October 26 as the decision point before falling back to paper checks, and formed a committee to triage issues. All employees should verify their bank details in Workday.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Employees could face bank overdraft fees if direct deposits fail; the county has at least three implementation contracts under scrutiny.
All 950-plus county employees and dependent special districts benefit from a functioning payroll.
Employees on direct deposit risk missed payments and overdraft fees if the system fails.
Mentions & discussions (2)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — October 20, 2026
The county's new Workday system went live October 1 and payroll accuracy and direct deposit are at risk. The Board set October 26 as the decision point before falling back to paper checks, and formed a committee to triage issues. All employees should verify their bank details in Workday.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — October 6, 2026
School Superintendent Brock Falkenberg urged the county to pause and regroup on the Workday rollout, warning that district payables and payroll are failing to clear on time and risking fines.
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