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Analyst: modernization initiative identified $35.2M in savings; committee seeks clarity on recurring savings and vendor incentives
Summary
DLS reported Boston Consulting Group identified about $35.22 million in FY26 savings through benchmarking, fleet reductions and telecom/laptop efficiencies; DLS asked DBM to clarify which savings are recurring and to disclose incentive payments and fund sources tied to the vendor contract funded by ARPA.
Jacob Cash briefed the Appropriations Committee on the government modernization initiative and the associated savings identified so far.
Cash said the state contracted with the Boston Consulting Group, which will receive 20% of identified savings up to $15 million if it helps the state realize up to $75 million in savings. The contract is funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds rather than general funds.
“As of Jan…
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