The company in charge of one of California's biggest and most troubled technology projects is being fired after testing revealed deep problems with the system, state officials said Friday. 

The move is another setback for the 21st Century Project, a $371-million overhaul of the state government payroll system that has fallen years behind schedule while tripling in cost. 

Controller John Chiang's office, which oversees the project, will now try to recoup more than $50 million already paid to the contractor, SAP Public Services. 

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