DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING FY 2026-27 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS

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

The document is a legislative discussion item regarding 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 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 and stakeholder sentiment include Commissioner Cohen Higgins stating the presentations lacked budget figures, Chairwoman Lopez expressing concern about lack of transparency and requesting detailed vacancy schedules, Commissioner Gonzalez questioning zero percent growth, and Vice Chairwoman Milian Orbis requesting a breakdown of unionized employees and urging planning for homestead exemption changes.