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Technologists are in demand at the California Student Aid Commission, the Department of Transportation and the State Compensation Insurance Fund, as each agency looks to strengthen its team.
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Two budget change proposals from the California Department of Technology seek several million dollars to assess issues around statewide broadband deployment and to migrate financial processes to a more modern solution.
Gov. Gavin Newsom released his revised proposed state budget Friday for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year starting July 1. It’s larger than his proposed January budget, with more funding for the California Department of Technology — but the estimated budget shortfall is larger, too.
“We are excited to bring back this academy for its sixth year and meet the needs of our evolving public-sector workforce by offering most of it remotely,” said Crystal Holcomb, deputy director of the Office of Professional Development.
The Franchise Tax Board, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and Covered California have key IT positions to fill.
The state’s fire department is updating its strategic plan for next year, due to be rolled out in summer 2024. The new CIO, who will also serve as assistant deputy director for technology, is key to that effort.
As part of Industry Insider — California’s ongoing efforts to educate readers on state agencies, their IT plans and initiatives, here’s the latest in our periodic series of interviews with departmental IT leaders.
“The California Climate Action website is an example of the power of collaboration, innovation and user-focused design to create a transformative platform,” writes Blaine Wasylkiw, the state’s deputy chief technology innovation officer.
Lawmakers could place bills that would bring artificial intelligence to bear on research and stand up a cybersecurity council, and others, in suspense next week.
Chief April Baxter, chief information officer for the California Highway Patrol, will give Industry Insider — California members an overview of the department’s technology and plans. CHP has an annual IT budget of about $100 million.
The estimated cost for the camera program — for managing recorded video, service and maintenance, technology support, and more — would be about $3.2 million over five years. The county will also use a federal grant for $430,000.
Bay Area Rapid Transit projects a deficit of $340 million in Fiscal Year 2027-2028. L.A. Metro is anticipating a $400 million deficit in 2025 and a $1 billion shortfall in 2026.
The department’s five largest purchases of IT goods during the first quarter of the year totaled just under $8 million and included license renewals, software solutions and work stations.
“I’m extremely excited to join the Adobe family and to be back supporting California public agencies again, bringing my 10-plus years of public-sector experience to help them to accelerate their digital transformations via Adobe Sign,” Justin Klise told Industry Insider — California.
The California Department of Human Resources, working with the California Office of Data and Innovation, seeks a solution to help the state provide anonymity, fairness and equality in the hiring process.
Chief Michel Moore was joined by fellow officers outside the LAPD Headquarters last week to unveil the new Axon Fleet 3 in-car camera system and Cradlepoint NetCloud Manager, touting the upgrades as a huge step forward in police accountability.
A budget change proposal from the California Department of Transportation would pay for 11 positions and fund the third year of the department’s Transportation System Network Replacement.
Chief Information Officer Ted Ross said he and his 450 IT staffers rely on the private sector to help them innovate and find new ways to use technology internally as well as to serve the public. Ross gave this and other insights during a recent video briefing with e.Republic.
Experts say the challenges are numerous. Many of the systems in California and nationwide are still operating with outdated software, poor passwords, aging infrastructure and other weaknesses that could leave them at risk.
The entities are seeking candidates with experience in cloud, enterprise architecture, policy and leadership.
County spokesman David Wert said the county had anticipated such a computer invasion and had taken out insurance. He said that of the $1.1 million payout, the county’s share was $511,852 and the insurance company paid the rest.
The California Air Resources Board has issued a request for proposal in pre-solicitation stages, seeking “to procure services and methane data and other environmental indicators derived from earth-orbiting, small satellite constellations designed and operated by non-government entities.”
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