DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING FY 2026-27 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS

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

This is a 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 action is described beyond the budget presentations. The document contains no street address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change. The item was presented on 7/15/2026. ICD's proposed budget is approximately $72 million, with two 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 transparency, Chairwoman Lopez expressing concern over lack of transparency and requesting detailed vacancy schedules and savings analysis, Commissioner Gonzalez questioning zero percent growth, and Vice Chairwoman Milian Orbis requesting a breakdown of unionized employees and urging planning for homestead exemption changes.