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Council probes Department of Administration growth as DOA absorbs new programs and staff

5912585 · October 7, 2025
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Budget reviewers questioned the Department of Administration’s expanded role and personnel growth during the 2026 budget presentation, asking for data on positions and whether consolidation produced measurable savings.

The Finance & Personnel Committee examined the Department of Administration (DOA) proposed 2026 budget and questioned the department’s expanded scope and personnel growth during a detailed presentation by DOA director Preston Cole and budget staff.

Budget analysts told the committee DOA’s 2026 proposed budget is up about 1.5% from the 2025 adopted level and that the department is showing a net increase of four positions and about two full‑time equivalents. Sarah Osborne of the Budget and Fiscal Policy office said some changes reflect funded grant positions and internal reclassifications; the operating increases are concentrated largely in Information…

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