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