Health officials warn high SNAP error rate could cost Alaska millions; cite IT fixes and staffing as priorities Department of Health officials told the House Finance Committee that HR 1 shifts SNAP administrative costs to states and that Alaska’s SNAP payment‑error rate (above 15%) exposes the state to federal penalties unless error rates are driven down through training and IT modernization funded with prior appropriations.

Alaska's SNAP program faces a potential financial crisis as leaders warn that high payment error rates could lead to millions in federal penalties—swift action is needed!

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Minnesota counties warn HR 1 changes and aging benefit systems could force property-tax hikes County officials told the House Tax Committee that federal policy changes in HR 1 and legacy eligibility software are creating administrative liabilities that could be shifted to counties, driving higher property levies; lawmakers laid over a bill to form a property-tax task force.

Minnesota county officials are sounding the alarm that federal changes could lead to significant property tax hikes, with some counties facing an 8-11% increase due to outdated systems and new mandates.

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Health subcommittee recommends Medicaid funding, IT modernization and support for MUSC cancer center Representative Hewitt told the briefing the health package includes $155 million for Medicaid, $24 million for expanded community‑based services, $48 million for IT modernization to reduce cybersecurity risk, and $185 million in partnership funds supporting MUSC's pursuit of national cancer center status.

South Carolina is set to invest nearly $500 million in health services, transforming care for the aging population and enhancing Medicaid support—all while modernizing technology systems to combat cybersecurity risks!

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OCS says Alaska's ORCA system is aging, costly to update and hampers some audit compliance OCS Director Kim Guay told the Senate Health and Social Services Committee that the ORCA case-management system dates to 2004, carries reduced federal reimbursement and that estimated upgrades range from $1$2 million for small fixes to $50$80 million for a full replacement, a fiscal reality that led the agency to decline an automated supervisor-certification checkbox required by HB 151.

Alaska's aging ORCA case-management system, launched in 2004, faces a costly modernization challenge as federal reimbursements dwindle, leaving critical updates and compliance in jeopardy.

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Comptroller Lierman outlines new unclaimed-property website, dashboards and August tax-system migration Comptroller Lierman told the Southern Maryland delegation the office launched a new unclaimed-property website, is publishing data dashboards, and plans a major migration of the personal tax system to a cloud platform in August 2026.

Comptroller Lierman is leading a digital revolution for Maryland taxpayers with a new unclaimed-property website and a major migration to cloud-based tax systems this August!

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Nebraska bill would require agency IT inventories, create tech infrastructure cash fund At an Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator Christy Armendariz introduced LB992 (as amended by AM2159), which would require agencies to submit budget requests, a comprehensive software and hardware inventory, and a six‑year technology plan; it also would create a Nebraska Technology Infrastructure Cash Fund to finance statewide IT modernization.

Nebraska's new bill aims to revolutionize state agency budgeting by requiring detailed IT inventories and creating a dedicated cash fund for tech modernization projects!

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CFEC asks Legislature for more IT funding as commissioners discuss carry-forward risk and leadership change The Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission told the House Finance Subcommittee on Fish and Game it needs additional IT modernization funding and warned of carry-forward shortfalls that could disrupt operations; commissioners also discussed an imminent leadership change and how remote residency may affect oversight.

The Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission is sounding the alarm over funding shortfalls that could jeopardize operations while also navigating a leadership transition in Alaska's vital fishing industry.

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SDAT, PTAB Brief Committee on Tax‑credit Backlogs, IT Modernization and Appeals Delays DLS and agency officials explained that SDAT's FY27 allowance is lower, flagged tax‑credit payment deficiencies and backlogs, outlined CRIS IT modernization status, and PTAB described appeal backlogs concentrated in Prince George's and Baltimore City.

Maryland's State Department of Assessments and Taxation is grappling with significant fiscal challenges and IT modernization hurdles as it faces a budget cut and an alarming backlog of tax credit appeals.

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State tax agency seeks to tighten processes as tax‑credit backlogs and IT modernization press on SDAT’s fiscal 2027 allowance falls 2.5% to $185.2 million amid proposed efficiencies and growing reliance on special funds. DLS and OLA flagged recurring Homeowners Tax Credit (HTC) deficiencies, county documentation delays (Baltimore County singled out), and an audit finding misuse of a corporate purchasing card; SDAT outlined automation and staffing fixes and disputed one DLS staffing cut.

Maryland's tax agency faces scrutiny over payment backlogs and a corporate card scandal while pushing for IT upgrades to streamline operations.

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Tax commissioner pitches $38 million budget, flags IT upgrades and staffing pressures The Department of Taxes presented a proposed $38 million FY27 budget, highlighted IT modernization work and a roughly $300 million scaled tax-gap estimate, and described compliance staffing challenges concentrated in its audit division.

Vermont's Tax Commissioner just unveiled a $38 million budget plan, aiming to close a staggering $300 million tax gap while tackling staffing challenges and IT upgrades!

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Agency of Digital Services seeks $96.5M in FY27; proposal splits enterprise and demand funding The Agency of Digital Services asked the joint House and Senate committees for a FY27 total of $96.5 million, proposing a new split between core enterprise services ($49.2M) and demand/project funding. Lawmakers pressed ADS on transparency, the IT modernization fund, vendor payment processes and a one-year transition for budget reporting.

The Agency of Digital Services is requesting a staggering $96.5 million for FY27, proposing a game-changing split between core enterprise services and project funding that could redefine IT budgeting in Vermont.

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Education leaders tell Senate Finance special‑education shortfall strains counties; new WVEIS RFP estimated $8–10M Superintendent Black said counties face an estimated $245M special‑education shortfall, the department has an RFP for a new WVEIS system estimated at $8–10M (statewide), and the HOPE scholarship funding entries in the appropriation booklet were corrected to reconcile a $40M/ $7M discrepancy.

West Virginia's education system grapples with a staggering $245 million special education shortfall while unveiling a new $8-10 million financial system to address ongoing challenges.

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Revenue commissioner outlines $19M systems upgrade and prepares for potential surplus refunds Commissioner Frank O'Connell told the subcommittee the Department of Revenue seeks $6.5M for DRIVES and $12.5M for ITS core-26 upgrades (about $19M total) to modernize systems and better protect taxpayer data, and warned surplus tax refunds are contingent on passage of House Bill 1,000 and will require substantial operational work.

Georgia's revenue commissioner reveals a $19 million plan to modernize tax systems and strengthen cybersecurity, all while preparing for potential surplus tax refunds!

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Tax Department presents $38M FY27 budget, flags VITAX upgrade and continued property‑tax modernization Tax Department leaders told the House Appropriations Committee the all‑funds FY27 budget is about $38 million, with 90% for salaries/benefits and IT. They highlighted VITAX (Gentax) upgrades, continued property‑tax modernization, pilot fund projections, and customer-service metrics including timely refunds and call volumes.

Vermont's Tax Department is gearing up for a $38 million budget overhaul, with crucial upgrades to the VITAX system aimed at enhancing efficiency and customer service!

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DCF asks committee to retain $7.7M reappropriation for CCWIS, fund regional foster‑care stabilization and IT upgrades Department for Children and Families asked the Committee on Social Services Budget to allow retention of a $7.7 million CCWIS reappropriation, to support targeted foster‑care stabilization in Sedgwick County, and to fund several IT upgrades and contract adjustments that the agency says are necessary to operate and to lower SNAP error rates.

The Department for Children and Families is pushing to secure a crucial $7.7 million reappropriation to modernize child welfare systems and enhance foster care stabilization in Kansas.

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DDS director outlines IT modernization, rate reform and an expanded budget amid implementation challenges Department of Developmental Services Director Pete Cervenka told the commission DDS has implemented a standardized IPP and a multiyear $3.5 billion provider/wage investment, and outlined plans for IT modernization and a provider directory while warning of workforce and federal funding uncertainties.

California's Department of Developmental Services is making bold strides with a $3.5 billion investment to transform services and enhance transparency, but challenges loom on the horizon.

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Integration keeps breaking digital strategy.
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Wiring systems together isn’t enough. Business goals, data, and resilience must lead.

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House Appropriations committee hears Agency of Digital Services plan to apply $15 million to service-based IT budget The Agency of Digital Services told the House Appropriations Committee on Jan. 6 that it is using a $15,000,000 appropriation to shift from a transactional IT billing model to a service-based model aimed at reducing surprise bills, improving federal reimbursement eligibility and clarifying agency costs.

The Vermont Agency of Digital Services is revolutionizing state IT budgeting with a $15 million plan to eliminate surprise bills and enhance transparency in agency costs.

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Oracle Database is now available on Google Cloud in India’s Mumbai region, offering services like Exadata, Autonomous AI Database, and AI Lakehouse.

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Microsoft débranche WINS : une page NT se tourne :) C’est une ligne de commande que certains admins n’ont plus tapée depuis 15 ans, mais qui évoque chez d’autres un mélange de nostalgie et de soupirs : WINS. Ce vénérable service de résolution de noms, introduit avec Windows NT 3.5 en 1994, entame son chant du cygne. Microsoft, dans sa logique de nettoyage périodique de ses systèmes, confirme que WINS sera définitivement supprimé à partir de la prochaine version de Windows Server…

Microsoft annonce la fin définitive de WINS en 2034. Il est temps d’auditer vos vieux démons réseau.
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UK dept spent £312M moving to Win 10 as support D-day hits : After a £312M upgrade to the retiring OS, Defra still has 24,000 devices to replace

Defra spent £312M upgrading to Windows 10… right as Microsoft pulled support.
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🖥️ 31.5K Win7 laptops replaced
⏰ Win10 now out of support
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State-assessed properties division reports completed field work, PRC billing and IT modernization Deputy Director David Young reported completed audit field work under review, heavy assessment appeals activity, private railroad car (PRC) tax bills totaling about $12 million sent by the Oct. 15 deadline, a multiyear IT modernization project in planning and active handbook reviews for assessor guidance.

Deputy Director David Young unveils crucial updates on audit results, hefty tax bills, and a groundbreaking IT modernization project that could reshape the future of state-assessed properties.

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Amazon Web Services to provide US government agencies with up to $1 billion in savings By David Shepardson (Reuters) -Amazon Web Services has agreed to provide U.S. government agencies with up to $1 billion in savings for cloud adoption, modernization and training through the end of 2028, the U.S. General Services Administration said on Thursday. The agency said the agreement with the

The US government is getting a major boost for IT modernization. Amazon Web Services is set to provide up to $1 billion in savings for cloud adoption and training. How will this accelerate AI innovation? #AWS #ITModernization