Mayor asks departments for 10% cuts; OMB flags $3M ISD shortfall, ITD outlines modernization work

Mar 12, 2025

Miami‑Dade officials said the mayor asked department directors to identify 10% budget reductions; OMB reported a $3 million prior‑year unrealized‑revenue shortfall in ISD and ITD described ongoing modernization, legacy‑application retirement and AI automation as avenues for efficiency ahead of a forthcoming consultant review.

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The Miami‑Dade County Appropriations Committee heard a multifaceted presentation on budget pressures and efficiency measures, including a mayoral request that departments identify 10% reductions where feasible, an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) explanation of a $3 million unrealized‑revenue shortfall in the Information Services Department (ISD), and a Department of Information Technology (ITD) overview of ongoing modernization work.

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