DAS: forensic science facility near completion and $5M under budget; deferred maintenance concerns persist
Oct 15, 2026
Director Aaron Hertzberg told supervisors the new forensic science facility should close about $5,000,000 under budget and flagged rising construction inflation, deferred maintenance and trade recruitment as ongoing pressures for the Department of Administrative Services.
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Aaron Hertzberg, director of the Department of Administrative Services, highlighted this year's facility work and capital planning, including new forensic science and secure residential care facilities and improvements at Clinton Rose and King Park community centers. He said careful project management, procurement and partnering with the comptroller contributed to coming in under budget on the forensic science facility: "We're anticipating to close at $5,000,000 under budget," he said.
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