Human Resources Commissioner Ruby Pulliam and staff presented the department’s 2026 maintenance‑of‑effort and enhancement requests, focusing on applicant‑tracking and training funding. HR said it will replace two legacy systems with NeoGov to combine applicant and roster records; the switch increases ongoing costs by about $9,000 compared with current separate systems but is intended to improve mobile‑access and avoid multiple, unsupported platforms.

Commissioners noted the department’s training approach changed after a 2025 multi‑year request created a training and development coordinator position; county administration recommended a limited countywide training fund. HR said the 2026 maintenance‑of‑effort includes a $69,540 personnel reduction compared with the requested target, driven largely by shifts in front‑office staffing and other constrained lines. The department declined some discretionary equipment and travel requests and said it will continue in‑house leadership and front‑office trainings.

The county’s temporary relocation of several offices to Green Street prompted HR to consolidate front‑desk responsibilities, which HR said reduces the need for separate front‑desk staff for adjacent departments. Committee members asked HR to confirm which contracted services are in “other” contractual lines and to check equipment line increases; HR agreed to follow up with detailed line‑item clarifications. HR said it continues to provide recruitment and civil‑service services to towns and partner agencies and that the department will monitor mobile and public access needs as the county transitions office space.