Specifically the proposal would fund the city's information technology department with a $32.5 million budget and 79 full-time-equivalent staff.
Among the proposed additions, the city intends to hire a chief security officer who will implement best practices to mitigate cyber-risks. "Moreover, the cost of this position will indirectly result in decreases to vendor costs as the expertise will be in place to address security issues as they arise," the budget says.
Oakland says it will support the growing use of Accela, and plans to finance the cost of updating the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)/911 system for police and fire, as well as the second phase of Performance Reporting, Information and Metrics Environment (PRIME) for the Police Department.
There are also some unfunded project priorities, including a $4 million proposal for a data center modernization.
Here are the Oakland IT department's stated goals and a visual of its staffing:
— A one-stop shop to provide technical resources for business needs analysis, technology acquisition, solution designing, contract negotiations, project management and support services.
— Provide a stable and reliable core technology infrastructure to maintain and advance the city’s technology operations across all business units such as Finance, Public Works, Transportation, Police and Fire departments.
— Lead city departments in identifying, selecting and implementing appropriate, effective and timely technology solutions.
— Invest in ITD’s human capital to cultivate talent resources through education and empowerment to maximize value for the city.
— Enhance citizen engagement through technology, providing easy-to-use platforms that advance government accountability and respond to community needs on a real-time basis.
