Page 143 of the Governor’s budget proposal released on Thursday had the following reference to technology and state contracting:
Reduce Reliance on Contractors
The state has at times relied on contractors to provide services, particularly in the areas of
information technology and health care, where there may not be the relevant expertise or
the required numbers in the state workforce at the time to meet its needs. In recognition
that these contracted services can be more costly, and that there is value and utility in
training and developing state employees to perform ongoing tasks, the Administration
continues to identify ways that the state can reduce its reliance on contractors.
The Budget includes numerous proposals that transfer contracted positions to
state employees. Examples can be found in departments of Health Care Services,
Managed Health Care, Public Health, Child Support Services, and Technology.
Read the entire budget proposal at http://www.ebudget.ca.gov/FullBudgetSummary.pdf
