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DHS outlines digital modernization needs; officials plan prioritized projects and to use enhanced FMAP funds first

2172303 · January 30, 2025
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DHS described a long list of legacy software needs — including a multi‑year CCWIS child welfare system estimated at $50–$60 million — and said agency leaders are prioritizing projects, identifying funding, and plan to use remaining enhanced FMAP funds before requesting new appropriations.

Department of Human Services leaders told the Appropriations and Budget Committee the agency has dozens of digital modernization requests and is prioritizing projects by cost, time and impact.

Cartmell said DHS received roughly 66–67 digital transformation requests across divisions and is separating them into large multi‑year projects and smaller upgrades. He named the child welfare information system (CCWIS) as a major multi‑year effort, estimating it could be a “$50…

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