IMSD emphasizes AI caution, data governance hiring and security spending in 2027 budget

Oct 15, 2026

IMSD'leaders described a push toward a data'driven and AI-aware culture, highlighted staffing risks (48% of staff 50+), and said the recommended budget adds roughly $60,000 for continuous security monitoring and penetration testing.

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Jackie Bobo, Chief Information Officer for Information Management Services Division (IMSD), presented strategic pillars for 2027: innovation through collaboration, excellence, maximizing technology value, and security. She said the division is shifting toward a "data driven and AI culture" while taking a risk'based approach to security and governance.

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