BOE seeks funds for IT modernization, reports increases in filings and staffing progress Executive Director Yvette Stowers told the board the agency is seeking one-time funding for IT modernization and implementation of SB293, and Deputy Director David Young and Jack McCool reported a surge in extension requests (about a 46% increase) likely linked to newly added VoIP state-assessed entities and staffing and training progress.

The Board of Equalization is pushing for crucial funding to modernize IT systems and tackle a significant surge in extension filings linked to new VoIP entities.

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Committee advances bill to extend and modernize local budget posting rules after stakeholder talks on costs CS/HB1329 was reported favorably after sponsor and stakeholders agreed to continue refining the bill; it would extend required online posting from 2 to 14 days, lengthen retention of budgets from 2 to 5 years, require searchable formats, and require a 10% budget‑cutting exercise before adoption.

Florida's committee just advanced a groundbreaking bill that could revolutionize local budget transparency—will it ease the burden on small municipalities or create new challenges?

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Appropriations Committee hears DHR on FY27 budget, Workday ERP and classification modernization The House Appropriations Committee heard Department of Human Resources Commissioner Beth Fastigi outline the FY27 budget, emphasizing two multi-year projects: a Workday enterprise resource planning (ERP) rollout with a DHR go‑live scheduled this fall and a classification modernization to replace a decades‑old system. Fastigi said most DHR funding (about 83%) is internal service funds and personnel costs drive the budget.

The Department of Human Resources is set to modernize its 40-year-old classification system and implement a new ERP project, all while navigating a budget increase to tackle rising personnel costs.

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