Board approves expanded single‑vendor intelligence subscription after questions on waivers

Mar 16, 2026

The board approved a Department of Public Safety amendment to expand an intelligence subscription, while members pressed DPS to follow state procurement rules and avoid repeated waivers in the future.

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The State Controlling Board approved an amendment for the Department of Public Safety to expand a subscription to a commercial intelligence product, but several board members urged the agency to pursue competitive procurement in future cycles.

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