Eyragon Eidam

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California CIO Urges People-First Approach to Technology

1 week ago | govtech.com | Eyragon Eidam

California CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins called on the state and local CIOs and technology leaders to embrace technological change and new partnerships during the California CIO Academy* Tuesday morning. Bailey-Crimmins, a 30-year veteran of state government, urged government tech leaders to approach their work from a people-first perspective, pointing to the Los Angeles wildfire disaster as a prime example of a rapid, human-centered technology response to a crisis.
Bailey-Crimmins to CIOs: Technology Evolves, but Leadership Is Timeless

1 week ago | insider.govtech.com | Eyragon Eidam

SACRAMENTO — California CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins called on the state and local CIOs and technology leaders to embrace technological change and new partnerships during the California CIO Academy* Tuesday morning. Bailey-Crimmins, a 30-year veteran of state government, urged government tech leaders to approach their work from a people-first perspective, pointing to the Los Angeles wildfire disaster as a prime example of a rapid, human-centered technology response to a crisis.
State Agency CIOs Talk Emerged Tech and Adjusting Course

1 week ago | insider.govtech.com | Eyragon Eidam

SACRAMENTO — What once neatly fit into the category of emerging technology is now seeping into the mainstream, forcing CIOs to evaluate and respond on behalf of their agencies. During a Tuesday morning session at the California Public Sector CIO Academy*, technology leaders from multiple agencies shared their approaches and some of the major stumbling blocks in the space.
Recent Tech Procurements You May Have Missed

1 week ago | insider.govtech.com | Eyragon Eidam

Among the many solicitations posted this week on the state’s Cal eProcure portal, a variety of department requests for software, equipment and specialized maintenance stood out. Here are some of the more interesting solicitations seeking a vendor match right now.
LAO Report Puts State Reserve Policy Under Microscope, Offers Recommendations

1 week ago | insider.govtech.com | Eyragon Eidam

The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) has published a report offering recommendations to improve upon the state’s budgetary reserve policy, a move it believes would smooth state operations during dramatic shifts between surpluses and deficits. The budgetary swings of recent years are a prime example of these sorts of disruptive fluctuations, the LAO said in its report. Gov.
With Legs, These Bills Could Mean New IT Opportunities

2 weeks ago | insider.govtech.com | Eyragon Eidam

The California Legislature has introduced a flurry of bills with technology implications this session, among them legislation to create new data tracking platforms, solidify cybersecurity best practices and create innovation opportunities. While these bills are far from a sure thing this early in the session, they could provide valuable insights into lawmakers’ priorities and some of the near- and far-term opportunities.
State Parks Issues RFP for Lifeguard Dispatch System

Nov 12, 2024 | insider.govtech.com | Eyragon Eidam

The California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) has put out a call to vendors for a new lifeguard dispatching software system for its Folsom Sector. The software will be used to create a “digital command center” for the Gold Fields District Aquatics Program that includes lifeguard dispatching, incident reporting, communications and training capabilities. The system would need to accommodate around 45 employees, according to the solicitation.
CalEPA Seeks Statewide Extreme Heat Ranking System Info

Nov 8, 2024 | insider.govtech.com | Eyragon Eidam

The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has issued a request for information about a new system to monitor extreme heat events and provide public safety alerts.
San Diego Council OKs Large Budgeting System Contract

Nov 7, 2024 | insider.govtech.com | Eyragon Eidam

The San Diego City Council has approved a large, multiyear contract for a budgeting and forecasting system. The software-as-a-service contract with Sherpa Government Solutions LLC was unanimously approved by council members Oct. 29. That agreement outlines a five-year term with as many as five one-year extensions. The terms of the contract state that services rendered will not exceed $4,263,912.82.
State Auditor Seeks Vendor for FI$Cal Control Review

Nov 5, 2024 | insider.govtech.com | Eyragon Eidam

The California State Auditor’s Office is on the hunt for a vendor to review the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) information systems controls to ensure that it meets annual reporting requirements. FI$Cal, as the name implies, is the state’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system meant to consolidate the various legacy systems that departments had been using for their accounting, budgeting, and procurement operations. In a request for proposals issued Oct.