Fairfax County Case Study
Fairfax County replaced aging, disconnected legacy tools with the CIPAce™ Capital Program Management Information System. Today, the County effectively manages a $15 billion capital improvements portfolio and $1.26 billion in active annual investments, delivering full-spectrum public infrastructure services to 1.2 million residents.
Strategic Objectives for Fairfax County Infrastructure
Streamline Program Management
Fairfax County required a robust, user-friendly solution to replace disconnected legacy systems and disparate tracking tools. A key requirement was establishing a unified CPMIS environment to ensure timely coordination and seamless collaboration among internal departments and external stakeholders across the capital project lifecycle.
Safeguard Financial Integrity
Managing massive capital investments involves rigorous fiscal oversight. The county prioritized safeguarding financial management integrity through real-time data tracking. A primary goal was establishing automated, daily synchronization between the CPMIS and the County FOCUS SAP financial system to guarantee continuous budget validation.
Optimize Operational Efficiency
Prior to implementation, capital planning relied heavily on time-consuming manual reviews. To overcome these challenges, the county aimed to optimize operational efficiency and data accuracy through a highly scalable digital framework. This targeted automation features over 200 custom workflows and integrations with modern tools like DocuSign and ArcGIS.
The Solution: CIPAce™ Enterprise Platform
A comprehensive Capital Program Management Information System (CPMIS) engineered to streamline project lifecycles and safeguard financial integrity.
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Dynamic Workflow Automation
A scalable framework of over 200 automated workflows supports complex operational processes across departments. This targeted automation standardizes operational approvals and accelerates project progression throughout the lifecycle.
Financial System Synchronization
Automatic daily integration with the County FOCUS (SAP) financial system ensures continuous budget validation. This seamless synchronization maintains funding accuracy and drives financial transparency across the entire capital program.
Digital Document Management
The platform seamlessly integrates DocuSign and online markup tools directly with electronic approvals. This capability enforces robust document review and version control to significantly reduce administrative delays.
Geospatial Project Intelligence
Direct ArcGIS integration enables advanced spatial visualization of capital investments. This geographic intelligence improves planning coordination, facilitates impact analysis, and empowers data-driven decision-making across the portfolio.
Prompt and Seamless Coordination
The unified CPMIS environment strengthens collaboration across work groups, internal departments, and vendor users. This centralized approach ensures consistent data, shared visibility, and highly coordinated project delivery.
Data Consistency & Accountability
Acting as a centralized system of record, the platform drastically reduces data discrepancies. Real-time progress monitoring and auditable record tracking promote prompt actions, strict accountability, and enhanced operational efficiency.
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