Board says CAMS transition remains top priority; security modernization nearing completion

Agency technology staff told the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board on Dec. 10 that the CAMS case-management transition remains the board’s top priority and that an associated system-security modernization effort is approaching completion.

The chief information officer (identified in the transcript only by role) said teams have moved into the phase of confirming remaining needs and starting development of minimum viable product components for CAMS, giving clearer visibility into plan and timeline. "It continues to remain our top priority...this gives...much clearer visibility into the overall plan and timeline," the CIO said.

The CIO also reported that security modernization work is "nearing completion" and said the project is expected to be brought to a close by the next board meeting. Board members asked about future-proofing encryption against hypothetical risks from quantum computing; the CIO responded that the agency follows recommended guidance from federal security authorities, runs audits and assessments, and maintains continual work to meet the highest standards for encryption and compliance.

Board members thanked the IT staff for recent data reporting and asked for continued detail as CAMS development progresses. The CIO said the office will continue to report back and that much of the work is being coordinated with IT and field operations.