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Jan 1, 2027·StrategicPlan
Board
Utah Department of Government Operations Strategic Plan 2027-2028
The strategic plan for the Utah Department of Government Operations is structured around four core pillars. It aims to cultivate a culture of complete accountability and end-to-end ownership, supported by clear roles, decentralized decision-making, and a 'fail forward' mindset, integrated with a unified data approach. The plan also prioritizes inclusive and proactive communication, shifting from decree-based directives to collaborative engagement with comprehensive plans and feedback mechanisms. Furthermore, it emphasizes embracing innovative technology, particularly artificial intelligence, to enhance service delivery, modernize systems, and foster an experimental environment. Lastly, the plan seeks to operate as a unified center of excellence by consolidating redundant functions, facilitating expertise exchange, streamlining multi-division services, and continuously supporting departmental financial consolidation.
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Department Of Government Operations Internal Service Fund Rate Committee Business Meeting
The committee meeting addressed several financial and operational topics, including the review of rate adjustments for Internal Service Fund (ISF) programs. Key discussions focused on cost modeling for rate increases, personnel costs such as COLA and performance adjustments, and the methodology for billing departments (headcount vs. FTE). Additionally, the meeting covered policy discussions regarding bundled versus unbundled rates, technology cost drivers including AI and cybersecurity expenses, and updates to building rate methodologies for the Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM). Finance division representatives also discussed travel reimbursement policies and expense reporting procedures.
Jun 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Department Of Government Operations Rate Committee Rate Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on the adjustment of fiscal year 2027 Internal Service Fund rates to accommodate a state compensation package approved during the 2026 General Session. Key discussion topics included modified rate proposals across various divisions such as Enterprise Business Solutions, Technology Services, and Facilities Construction and Management. Furthermore, the committee engaged in policy discussions concerning bundling versus unbundling rates, smoothing contract-based rate increases, cloud infrastructure hosting costs, billable percentages for application developers, and potential changes to billing metrics between headcount versus full-time equivalent models. Finally, strategies for the Division of Finance were reviewed, specifically regarding travel reimbursement fees and the optimization of P-Card usage to lower agency costs.
Jan 31, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Division Of Facilities Construction & Management Five-Year Building Program 2027-2031
This Five-year Building Program by the Division of Facilities Construction & Management outlines capital development project requests for the period of 2027-2031. It details plans for constructing a Northern Utah Veterans Cemetery for Veterans & Military Affairs, estimated at $10,367,851, to provide burial benefits and honors for veterans and their families in Northern Utah. Additionally, the program includes a project for Utah State University to build a new Hazardous Waste Facility, estimated at $9,053,469, to address increasing waste volumes and update an aging facility.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
