What to Know:
- The agency already offers one GenAI platform to users, and is requesting funding for AI-related technology from the Legislature.
- The draft policy will likely go before the commission for approval in March.
- FPPC is working with other California agencies as well as peer agencies across the country on GenAI implementation.
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The debut of the new website, PermitSF, comes after four months of development work with OpenGov. It reflects the growth of online permitting in governments across the country — a trend supported by AI.
What to Know:
- The acting CEO told departments not to expect continued funding just because they received it last year.
- Most of the departments have presented their budgets, offering a glimpse into several IT priorities.
- That includes big-ticket requests related to elections, emergency dispatch, case management, system migrations and more.
The Office of Data and Innovation has released the results of its most recent Engaged California conversation. This iteration focused on surveying state workers about opportunities for more efficient and effective government.
What to Know:
- The 30-year-old system used to store and maintain notary public commission data and process apostille requests is being replaced.
- The total project is valued at just under $60 million, with $9.8 million sought for this budget cycle.
- A prime vendor request for proposals is expected to be released at some point in the spring of 2026.
After identifying a property tax classification error, Marin County launched a pilot project that uses AI to search for other potential errors. Officials say the $40 pilot project has an accuracy rate of around 99 percent.
The commission tasked with moving the state toward 100 percent clean energy is recruiting for the position of CIO.
Technology leaders from the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the California State Teachers' Retirement System will discuss their systems, modernization goals and upcoming needs during an exclusive event March 12.
California Sen. Tony Strickland wants quarterly legislative oversight of the delayed Next-Generation 911 project following call-routing failures and a major redesign.
Industry Insider — California will not publish a newsletter on Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. The newsletter will resume on Wednesday morning.
What to Know:
- The California Department of Justice is looking for $4.3 million in one-time and ongoing funding to support new legislative mandates.
- Senate Bill 53 created new oversight and enforcement responsibilities, though it didn't outline specific technologies.
- The department estimates consulting service costs of around $250,000 this year and ongoing. Procurement and hiring will commence upon funding approval.
The departments of Industrial Relations and Employment Development are in search of technical expertise to lead their document management and cloud and AI initiatives.
Despite ranking among the world’s largest economies, California’s hiring slowdown and weak job growth are raising alarms about the state’s long-term competitiveness.
Amy Tong, whose impressive career in California government spans three decades, announced late Thursday that she is leaving her latest role as a senior counselor to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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