DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING FY 2026-27 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS

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

This is a legislative discussion item regarding FY 2026-27 budget presentations from the Internal Compliance Department (ICD) and Strategic Procurement (SPD). No specific project, site, address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change is described. The document is a committee discussion of departmental budgets, accomplishments, and priorities. 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, Chairwoman Lopez expressing concern over lack of transparency and requesting detailed vacancy schedules, and Commissioner Gonzalez questioning whether departments could operate with zero percent growth. No decision is recorded beyond the item being 'Presented' in committee.