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DBI reports strong revenues but IT and staffing shortfalls delay permit-tracking rollout
Summary
DBI reported revenues exceeding prior projections and strong permit activity, but a nearly 50% loss of IT staff and space constraints on hiring are delaying the permit-tracking system go-live; commissioners asked for a detailed update in March on expected schedule impacts.
At the Feb. 19 Building Inspection Commission meeting, DBI officials told commissioners the department's revenue picture remains positive while some operational constraints threaten project timelines.
Gail Revels, acting chief financial officer, said revenues are running ahead of earlier projections by roughly $2 million and charges-for-services collections reached about 88% of expected receipts with more than half the fiscal year remaining. Revels said DBI expects some transfers from fund balance to operating in the budget but that high fee…
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