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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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Both positions call for the ability to manage a team and to demonstrate a variety of technical and professional skills.
In a new report, the California State Auditor makes recommendations after reviewing “Missed Opportunities to Collect and Report Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data” at the California Department of Public Health.
“We remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of our systems, and we are already emerging from this stronger and more resilient than before,” says CIO Tony Batalla.
As Merced County embarks on a multiple-year digital transformation journey to better serve constituents, evolving the permitting process involves the unification of previously siloed systems.
“It’s fitting that this digital supply chain solution originates in California, the technology capital of the world,” said Danny Wan, executive director of the Port of Oakland.
Teams across San Francisco government are collaborating on ways to enhance the accessibility of government services and resources, to be more supportive of those with disabilities.
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.
With the most recent rounds of job cutbacks, tech companies have revealed plans to lay off at least 20,400 workers in the Bay Area since mid-2022.
Recruitments are underway at the state departments of Motor Vehicles and Health Care Services, the California Public Utilities Commission and the California State Lottery.
The planned acquisition marks a potentially immense boost for Roseville. Bosch said it intends to invest $1.5 billion into the property.
The IT leader at a key state department talked to Industry Insider — California about ongoing initiatives and potential procurements this year.
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In a budget change proposal submitted last month, the California Emergency Medical Services Authority seeks funding to preserve and continue an online system that informs first responders’ work statewide.
“I enjoy building and inspiring teams, shaping organizational culture, and driving meaningful change at a strategic level,” Darin Arcolino told Industry Insider — California.
“The CTO aligns services responsible for computer operations and production, service desk, desktop support, voice and data networks, data center systems, and server support,” the job posting says.
The incumbent “provides guidance to state IT project managers, chief information officers, agency information officers, departmental executives, control agencies, the Governor’s Office and the Legislature on actions to ensure project success.”
“In researching efforts to alleviate these issues, county administration recommends approval of a contract with Just Appraised Inc., which is a software developed for assessment functions,” says a county staff report.
Latinas in Tech “provides an opportunity to network with your community, and for career growth,” says Monica Barrios, a leader in the Sacramento chapter of the professional organization.
In a request for information, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to learn more about “commercial, off-the-shelf observation database” systems.
Luke Fretwell, CEO and co-founder of the civic engagement platform ProudCity, offers his insights into government technology in this 29-minute conversation with podcast hosts Dustin Haisler and Joe Morris of e.Republic.
Proposed laws that would create two new state entities around artificial intelligence and a third body on cybersecurity awareness and education are among the pieces of legislation now under discussion in the statehouse.
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