DeKalb County

The DeKalb County Information Technology Strategic Plan for 2024-2027 outlines a comprehensive roadmap to modernize and innovate technology across county departments and agencies. Key strategic pillars include investing in workforce development and retention, responsibly integrating Artificial Intelligence, strengthening data management and governance, enhancing customer experience, implementing modern software solutions, and bolstering cybersecurity practices. The plan addresses strategic goals such as department support, data management, mobility, modernization/optimization/AI, communications infrastructure, enterprise workforce toolset, public engagement, and staffing, all aimed at delivering secure, efficient, and scalable technology solutions that drive operational excellence and exceptional service for citizens.

The committee approved contracts for card access system installation and maintenance, an extension for on-call electrical services, a buildout for a juvenile justice courtroom, and consulting services for an application portfolio rationalization project. A request for Oracle cloud services was deferred for two weeks, and the committee discussed proposed charter amendments regarding the process for filling public office vacancies.

The committee held various meetings throughout the year to discuss budget overviews, financial statements, and appropriations. Key topics included the FY23 budget review for departments such as the Superior Court, District Attorney, Solicitor General, Public Defender, and Sheriff's Office. Agenda items involved ratifying change orders for auditing and software services, approving funding for various projects, reviewing debt outstanding reports, and addressing capital improvement plans. Additionally, discussions covered ARP and COVID fund reports, pension funds, procurement processes, and staffing updates.

The meetings covered a wide range of public works and infrastructure projects, including the procurement of heavy equipment like crawler dozers and tub grinders for fleet management and sanitation, and engineering design services for sewer and road projects. Key agenda items included change orders for paving and construction projects, the renewal of annual contracts for materials such as copper tubing, brass fittings, granite, and asphalt, and authorizations for intergovernmental agreements with the Georgia Department of Transportation regarding water, sewer, and road improvements. The committee also discussed infrastructure goals, clean energy initiatives, and various professional services for flood mapping and engineering management.

The committee held various meetings throughout the year to discuss budget priorities, financial policies, financial statements, audit findings, and internal reports. Key topics included the approval of SPLOST funds, contract renewals for printing, mailing, and maintenance services, sole source software maintenance agreements, and the adoption of debt and investment management policies. Additionally, the committee reviewed requests for staffing in the District Attorney's office, addressed pretrial justice division appearances, and discussed programs such as the DeKalb Community Service Board Opioid Recovery Program.