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Idaho Department of Finance requests six technology‑focused examiners; governor recommends most
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The Department of Finance told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee it seeks six new full‑time positions focused on IT and cyber examinations, citing rising elder fraud and cybercrime. The governor recommended all but two investigator positions for the Consumer Finance Bureau.
The Idaho Department of Finance on Tuesday asked the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee for six ongoing full‑time positions and one‑time capital outlay to strengthen IT‑focused examinations and fraud investigations.
The request, presented by legislative budget analyst Noah Peterson and explained in detail by Department Director Patty Perkins, would add six FTPs and $816,600 from state regulatory funds for fiscal year 2026, including new IT examiners, financial examiners, cybersecurity specialists and a forensic accountant, plus $52,600 in OITS‑recommended hardware for field work.
The request matters because the department said investigations of fraud — particularly schemes that target older Idahoans — increasingly involve technology and cryptocurrency flows that require specialized examination skills. Director Patty Perkins said the agency has been partnering with the Idaho State Police and other law enforcement to follow money rooted in fintech and crypto, and that existing investigative staff are…
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