Florida Department of Children and Families
The Department of Children and Families is the third agency Industry Insider — Florida is reviewing regarding its newly released LBR, detailing the funds required for technology-related projects.
Well above the Florida Department of Children and Families’ third quarter 2023 spending, the 2024 Q3 funds were used for IT consultation, data services, system integration design and more.
Well above the Florida Department of Children and Families’ second-quarter 2023 spending, the 2024 Q2 funds were used for IT consulting services, networking software, an access flooring system installation, access software and more.
The sum — significantly less than the Florida Department of Children and Families’ corresponding spending in the first quarter of 2023 — was for services such as network software, notebook computers and computer software licensing.
The chosen candidate will manage and support a range of enterprise security tools and processes within the information security management team.
The dashboard, which is part of a larger systemwide reporting modernization initiative, aims to increase access and transparency among Baker Act-receiving facilities.
The department, which has an estimated annual IT budget of $132.7 million, aims to promote strong and economically self-sufficient families and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
The state Legislature released its budget for 2024-2025 this week. After a 72-hour cooldown period, lawmakers are expected to approve the budget on March 8 and send it to Gov. Ron DeSantis for final approval.
The department recently tapped the government operations consulting firm to provide independent verification and validation services for its CCWIS project.
The Department of Children and Families unveiled MyACCESS, a platform allowing residents to apply for and renew benefits such as SNAP and Medicaid. However, the portal has faced substantial issues.
During the year’s third quarter, the Florida Department of Children and Families purchased goods and services from Cardinal Health 110 Inc., Exela Enterprise Solutions, Insight Public Sector and more.
The new system aims to provide users with an enhanced user-friendly interface, document upload capabilities, increased security measures and mobile access.
During a recent IT event, the Department of Children and Families CIO discussed the agency’s ongoing modernization efforts, one of which is expected to be completed in December.
The Department of Children and Families was recently awarded more than $50 million in special project funding for the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) and Automated Community Connection to Economic Self Sufficiency (ACCESS) system.
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