Birmingham City Council's implementation of Oracle Fusion ERP software has faced significant problems, according to auditors Grant Thornton. The system, which replaced an ageing SAP financial management system, was rated as "red" before going live and failed to meet the council's financial reporting needs. The project's costs have risen from £20 million ($24 million) to an estimated £100 million ($121 million). The implementation has had a significant impact on the council's ability to function, requiring numerous workarounds and manual interventions. Auditors also raised concerns over security and governance issues.

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