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Fish and Game outlines IT, staffing and search-and-rescue funding needs; committee asks for projections before approving IT request
Summary
Fish and Game requested about $637,000 for IT upgrades, proposed converting seasonal positions to permanent roles to reduce recruiting costs, and discussed enforcement staffing and search-and-rescue funding (HikeSafe). Lawmakers asked the department for revenue projections before approving IT spending from the Fish and Game Fund.
Fish and Game officials told the Finance Division I work session the department needs information-technology upgrades and additional staffing flexibility to operate effectively across remote hatcheries and regional offices.
IT request and funding questions
Simic said the department’s initial IT ask was roughly $637,000 to improve statewide network connectivity, bring hatcheries onto the state network and secure DOIT support. The department asked the committee to consider funding the request from general funds or from the Fish and Game Fund if projected revenue increases and account sweeps make the fund able to absorb the expense.
Committee members said they were concerned about approving large one-time…
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