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Controlling Board approves ODJFS cybersecurity assessment; members press for fiscal restraint

State Controlling Board · February 23, 2026
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Summary

The Department of Job and Family Services won approval for $750,000 to conduct a cybersecurity risk analysis and recommendations, and authorization of up to $2.5 million in the following fiscal year to implement findings; senators sought clearer caps and commit to follow‑up reporting.

The State Controlling Board approved a two‑phase request from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to study and potentially upgrade cybersecurity protections for large agency programs.

Rachel Johansen, speaking for ODJFS, said the first phase is a $750,000 initial risk‑analysis assessment "and initial recommendations as well." She described…

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