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- 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.
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The California Department of Technology has spent more than $28 million so far this fiscal year through Leveraged Procurement Agreements, which allow departments to buy directly from suppliers through existing contracts and agreements.
Taking over the California SLED market for Alation, Elliott Kelly said his short-term goal is “to meet with as many agencies as possible to learn about each organization’s unique challenges, which will uncover larger industry trends.”
In a request for information released Thursday, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation contemplates a new cloud-based solution that would replace an existing system and integrate disparate processes.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed $291.5 billion state budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year brings a small cut to the California Department of Social Services but would also fund several technology projects in various stages.
The Costa Mesa resident will serve county and municipal governments and publicly funded health systems and health plans in the state’s Central Valley, Central Coast and Bay Area.
“These truisms are not searchable via Google or AI platforms; they are gleaned from the front lines of government IT management,” writes longtime technology leader Steve Monaghan, director of Nevada County’s Information & General Services Agency.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s retiring agency information officer, Rob Peterson, says the position is a complex one that requires a blend of skills.
Officials hope gaining access to the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System will empower tribal law enforcement to be more proactive in identifying people with domestic violence or kidnapping arrests made outside of tribal courts — and turn the tide on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person epidemic.
The California departments of Technology and Transportation have called for responses from vendors to a pre-solicitation for a data governance solution. An actual procurement, if one comes, isn’t expected until late summer.
“For me, it’s a chance to dive deeper into my passion for coaching and mentoring,” Patrick Dennis told Industry Insider — California. “I can’t wait to contribute to the dynamic team at Info-Tech.”
As part of Industry Insider — California’s ongoing efforts to inform readers about state agencies, their IT plans and initiatives, here’s the latest in our periodic series of interviews with departmental IT leaders.
Results for America has awarded a dozen cities for the quality of their work with data to inform policy, engage residents, allocate funding and improve municipal services. Two California cities are among the municipalities acknowledged.
The California Health and Human Services Agency spent $2,562,013 with six vendors last year for business function-specific software, according to the State Contracting and Procurement Registration System.
“Dustin truly embodies the creative, passionate and positive values of our company,” said Cathilea Robinett, CEO of e.Republic. “He has accelerated our company’s growth as the driving force behind our forward-thinking initiatives. I look forward to our continued collaboration as we work to empower government and education.”
The Legislature is considering bills setting requirements around procurement contracts with Internet service providers, the use of facial recognition technology and electronic signatures, among others.
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab has proposed legislation that would combine all of the transit agencies that oversee public transit in the nine-county Bay Area into one in hopes of more seamless service. Would it work?
Míocar, a nonprofit car-sharing platform, is expanding its reach across the Central Valley, bringing electric vehicles and expanded transportation options to low-income communities.
Application deadlines have been set for the positions, which are in the California State Lottery and the State Controller’s Office, respectively.
The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the city-county of San Francisco are among the state and local entities in the early stages of technology projects.
“I live here in Sacramento, and I am most excited to be working for InterVision and focusing on the state of [California] customers solving business challenges while leveraging the scale and resiliency that a cloud architecture presents,” Carter told Industry Insider — California.
During the 12-week program, which is mostly remote, participants will also receive classroom instruction and will be paired with an experienced project manager. The program runs from April 29 through July 18.
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