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Modernization to be Implemented Later in 2012
Posted: January 9, 2012
After careful consideration, VRS has decided to reschedule implementation of myVRS Navigator to fall 2012. Delaying implementation is a prudent decision to ensure that myVRS Navigator meets your business needs and expectations for the future. As soon as the program schedule is revised, we will share with you the new launch date and timeline for activities leading to implementation.
VRS continues to make progress with creating the new system and has entered the testing phase of development. As with any project of this size, activities sometimes take longer than anticipated or unforeseen issues arise. In this case, the project vendor fell behind schedule.
In selecting a future implementation date, VRS is considering time frames that would pose the least amount of inconvenience to employers and members. From the beginning of this program, we were unwilling to launch during the summer when VRS and employers are working to retire the highest volume of members. We also will avoid launching when school employers typically enroll a large number of new employees.
In addition, we have to keep in mind that in the spring we could see pension reform enacted by the 2012 General Assembly. We won't know the extent of any reform measures until March.
This change means the schedule for other activities, such as training and employers providing data to VRS, will change. Moving the implementation to later this year does provide us a longer period of time to work with you, our employers, on the exchange of data. Also, if you need to make modifications to your human resource and/or payroll systems to coordinate with Modernization, the delay gives you additional time to make those changes.
We appreciate the input that you have provided to this initiative and your participation in webinars and focus groups. We will continue to reach out to you and keep you informed as we implement this program.
