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Christine Harada, who replaced Sarah Soto-Taylor as Government Operations undersecretary in August, is leaving the role for a position on the California Public Utilities Commission.
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When he led the California Department of General Services, Daniel C. Kim got a look at all kinds of procurement. Here's one tool from the construction world, he argues, that could help tackle a prominent problem in IT purchasing.
Early permitting portal work shows departments need more than just software — they need better processes, better outreach and proof that the new systems reduce friction.
The California Department of Technology has partnered with Gartner to better prepare incoming department-level CIOs for the job ahead of them. The inaugural run of the invitation-only program will host 25 IT leaders from 24 departments.
Lea Eriksen, who has served as the director of the Technology and Innovation Department since June 2018, has taken an assistant city manager position with Culver City.
The city of Salinas is in the early stages of upgrading its building permitting system. According to its Capital Improvement Plan, the project will cost just more than $2.3 million during the next six fiscal years.
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Lloyd, who has served in technology leadership positions in San Jose, Seattle and beyond, will be joining the Center for Digital Government as its executive director.
In early February, Tong announced that she was stepping away from her role as senior counselor to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Now, she’s been appointed to the state’s Racial Equity Commission.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office has raised concerns about unanswered questions, cost overruns and lack of oversight as the California Office of Emergency Services moves ahead with statewide transition to a next-generation 911 system.
What to Know:
- The Department of Cannabis Control is asking the Legislature for money to support IT enhancements and comply with recently signed legislation.
- Assembly Bill 8 created new oversight and enforcement mandates for the department that will require funding and resources.
- The department has also issued an RFP for a new Laboratory Information Management System Replacement project, with bids due in March.
Police Chief Paul Joseph voiced support for the automated license plate readers, calling them a crime-fighting "linchpin," even as civil rights groups say proposed reforms don’t go far enough.
The California State Treasurer’s Office and the California Health and Human Services Agency are both recruiting for executive-level technology expertise.
The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office has named Tom Laguna to serve as its permanent CIO. Laguna takes over for Mohammed Al Rawi, who departed the role last August.
After pandemic-era delays and fraud, officials point to technology upgrades and expanded call centers — but warn legacy systems and funding concerns remain.
The new implementation strategy follows delays and contract terminations, drawing questions from vendors, lawmakers and federal regulators over cost and accountability.
Blagdon, who has led the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s IT division since 2024, is stepping away from the role this week.
Matthew Sage has been named as commander for the California Cybersecurity Integration Center within the Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
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 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.
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.
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