PeopleSoft Human Resources Management System (PS HRMS) is a series of programs used to maintain personnel records and full support for payroll and other related functions. Maricopa purchased PS HRMS in 1998 as part of an extensive RFP. Maricopa is scheduled to implement the PS HRMS as of July 1999.

PeopleSoft and The Year 2000

The Year 2000 problem refers to the inability of software applications to handle dates beyond 1999. After January 1, 2000, any computer calculation using the standard six-digit date format (MM-DD-YY) will yield incorrect results. The Year 2000 issue has recently become more compelling because it requires organizations to take action by December 31, 1999, and hopefully even sooner, to allow time for testing and implementation.

PeopleSoft designs all applications to systematically accommodate 21st century dates--thereby completely avoiding the Year 2000 problem.

For additional information regarding PS HRMS and its Y2K readiness status, contact the HRMS technical product manager (Tom McCann), functional product manager (Linda Perham), or MCD's Y2K project leader (Jim DeVere)