The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., one of the nation’s most esteemed cultural institutions, has taken a significant step in modernizing its financial infrastructure by selecting Oracle Cloud Federal Financials, part of the Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) suite. This implementation marks the first time Oracle’s Fortune 500-preferred ERP solution has been deployed in a U.S. government institution, opening new avenues for efficiency, automation, and data-driven decision-making in the federal sector.
Founded in 1937 as a unique public-private partnership, the National Gallery of Art has long been a cornerstone of American art and culture. With over 160,000 works in its collection and close to four million annual visitors, the museum plays a vital role in preserving and showcasing the visual arts. As its reach continues to expand both physically and digitally, the Gallery identified the need to overhaul its financial operations to support future growth and better serve the public.
By adopting Oracle Cloud Federal Financials, the Gallery will benefit from a modern, integrated financial management system that supports both federal budgetary accounting standards and the private, not-for-profit financial reporting requirements unique to the institution. The cloud-based solution is FEDRAMP-certified, ensuring full compliance with federal cybersecurity and data protection protocols.
According to William McClure, Treasurer of the National Gallery, the decision was driven by a desire to empower employees with real-time financial data and user-friendly tools. “This implementation brings the best-in-class cloud ERP that is used by most Fortune 500 companies to the U.S. government for the first time. Oracle Cloud Federal Financials will help us establish a more secure and intuitive financial system, drive operational agility, and ensure responsible stewardship of both donor and taxpayer dollars,” McClure said.
One of the key features of the Oracle Cloud solution is its use of embedded artificial intelligence and automation. These capabilities will allow the National Gallery to accelerate routine financial processes, increase accuracy, reduce human error, and enable staff to focus on higher-value tasks. The system is also designed to help improve compliance and audit readiness, critical components in any federally affiliated organization.
Rondy Ng, Executive Vice President of Applications Development at Oracle, highlighted the broader impact of the collaboration. “To create value and support effective programs and services, federal entities need purpose-built solutions that meet financial management requirements and unlock new levels of efficiency. With Oracle Cloud Federal Financials, the National Gallery of Art is embracing automation, enhancing business insight, and continuing its mission to serve the public with excellence,” Ng said.
The partnership signals Oracle’s growing traction in the public sector, especially in the highly regulated federal IT landscape. While the National Gallery contract may be modest in scale, it represents a strategic foothold for Oracle in a sector with over $50 billion in annual IT spending.
With more than 10,000 organizations already using Oracle Cloud ERP globally, the system’s expansion into federal use not only reflects its adaptability but also underscores Oracle’s broader ambition to lead in digital transformation across both private and public enterprises.
