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Tracking the Spend: DCF Spent $470M+ in FY 2023-24 on IT

The Department of Children and Families’ top three IT commodities by spend were consultation services, data services and networking software.

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In 2023 and 2024, the agency that spent the most on tech-related projects was the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), at more than $470 million.

According to the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System, DCF spent $66.7 million in 2023 and $407.5 million in 2024 on IT.

In 2024 the top three vendors were:
In 2023 the top three vendors were:
The three largest commodities were:
  • $70 million for IT consultation services
  • $30.3 million for data services
  • $14.8 million for networking software
The periodic reports of spending on IT goods and services by agencies and departments in state government are compiled by Industry Insider — Florida as a way of highlighting procurements and trends.
Cristina Carter is a Tallahassee-based staff writer. She has a bachelor's degree in English literature and a master's degree in international affairs, both from Florida State University.