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OITS outlines cybersecurity builds, ARPA projects and emergency fund; committee delays approval
Summary
The Office of Information Technology Services briefed the committee on ARPA‑funded website and phone upgrades, a 24/7 security operations center and other cybersecurity investments; the governor’s $2 million emergency IT fund was noted and the committee voted to postpone a final decision until the next day.
The Office of Information Technology Services presented its FY 2025–26 budget request and a summary of ongoing cybersecurity and infrastructure projects, including ARPA‑funded website modernization, phone‑system upgrades, enterprise cybersecurity tools and a 24/7 security operations center.
Why it matters: OITS provides networking, enterprise email, data center and cybersecurity services for nearly every state agency. The office’s investments and service models shape the security and reliability of state IT systems.
Key points presented by OITS and Legislative Research:
- On‑budget vs. off‑budget: OITS explained the distinction between on‑budget appropriations (rehabilitation/repair) and the fee‑funded, off‑budget services it…
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