The state’s slow, expensive and overly complex IT procurement process was the focus of a hearing before the Little Hoover Commission on Thursday. Experts testified about the need for a complete overhaul of the procurement system and an escape from the current “culture of fear.”

Boon, a technologist with a lengthy state service resume, was recently selected to lead the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Enterprise Information Services division. This is not his first time working at CDCR.

In its first year, the Data Community of Practice grew from 18 to 40 members. Now, it’s broadening its scope to include more data practitioners across the enterprise.

Fong, a longtime state employee, has held leadership positions at large departments, including the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, State Controller’s Office and the California Department of Technology.

The county’s top technologist, Lynn Fyhrlund, has announced that he has accepted a new role as the regional government’s chief innovation officer. Fyhrlund has served as the county’s CIO since 2023.

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