DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING FY 2026-27 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS

Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · 2026-07-15 · legislation

This is a legislative discussion item regarding the proposed FY 2026-27 budget presentations from the Internal Compliance Department (ICD) and Strategic Procurement (SPD) to the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee. No specific project, site, or development action is described. The document contains no street address, parcel, acreage, or case number for a construction or development project. The item was presented on 7/15/2026. ICD's proposed budget is approximately $72 million, with technology divisions transferring to the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller (COCC) effective August 3, 2026. SPD's proposed budget is approximately $53 million, including a real estate transition. Both departments confirmed their budgets would grow by three percent. Public comment sentiment includes Commissioner Cohen Higgins stating the presentations lacked budget figures and that the era of abundant revenue was over; Chairwoman Lopez expressing concern about lack of transparency and stating the public deserved to know whether eliminated positions were vacancies; Commissioner Gonzalez noting departments were still growing by three percent rather than reducing spending; and Vice Chairwoman Milian Orbis stating that declining to open bargaining contracts this year was a mistake. No decision was made beyond the item being presented.