Suffolk Comptroller John Kennedy has announced a major milestone in the county’s financial modernization efforts, confirming the successful cloud migration of a key financial management system. Kennedy said the upgrade marks a new era of fiscal transparency, operational efficiency, and technological stability for county government.
Kennedy described the cloud transition as “a foundational step in building the government Suffolk taxpayers deserve—one that is modern, efficient, and transparent.” He emphasized that the project was completed using internal expertise from his office and County Executive Ed Romaine’s administration, avoiding the expense of outside consultants. “By successfully executing this major project using our own internal talent, we saved taxpayer dollars and ensured that the system was built by the people who use it every day,” he said.
He noted that collaboration across departments was central to meeting the project’s timetable and budget. “The seamless partnership between my office and County Executive Romaine’s staff has delivered this critical upgrade on time and on budget, proving that smart government can achieve complex goals without reliance on costly external consultants,” Kennedy said.
Cybersecurity improvements were another major factor driving the migration. “First and foremost, we achieved the highest level of security that can be attained, protecting Suffolk County’s systems and finances from the consequences of the previous cyber event,” he said. The new platform will also allow the vendor to manage software updates, ensuring “cybersecurity, timely updates and faster transaction times.”
Kennedy also credited Suffolk County Community College for hosting the large-scale training effort required for the new system. “A new system is only as effective as the people who use it,” he said. “SCCC’s Brentwood Campus provided critical facilities that enabled us to train hundreds of county employees in the new system.”
The upgrade is an important step toward the goal of a unified financial platform.