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Emergency Operations Plan Modernization and Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department faces a significantly overdue EOP review, undocumented exercises and audits, and recent public health incidents that have exposed critical gaps in notification and communications. NIMS compliance is required to maintain eligibility for federal funding, elevating both operational and financial risk.
The opportunity
Compliance deadlines and active federal grant programs—including HSGP and BRIC—explicitly fund EOP-aligned capabilities such as interoperable communications and alert systems, offering a near-term funding path. Acting within the current grant cycle reduces compliance exposure and strengthens community preparedness outcomes.
Modernize Interoperable Communications & Alert Systems
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Recent public health incidents—including contaminated water and disease outbreak events—have exposed critical gaps in resident and staff notification infrastructure. Existing communications environments may not meet current interoperability standards, creating compliance risk tied to NIMS requirements and an overdue Emergency Operations Plan review.
The opportunity
HSGP and BRIC grant programs explicitly identify interoperable communications and alert/warning systems as eligible investments, creating a near-term, low-local-match funding pathway. Acting within the current grant cycle addresses overdue compliance mandates, strengthens emergency response readiness, and reduces operational risk to residents and staff.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Compliance Mandates
High Priority
About this project
This entity faces a firm federal mandate to meet WCAG 2.1 web accessibility standards by April 2026, with a resident-facing website initiative already underway but funding not yet secured. Failure to comply risks exclusion of residents with disabilities and potential legal exposure.
The opportunity
The April 2026 deadline creates clear urgency to act within the current fiscal and planning cycle, and cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline procurement. Addressing this now protects equitable public access, reduces compliance risk, and aligns with an active website modernization initiative already in motion.
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Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure Modernization for CMHOC Transition
IT Modernization · Managed Services
High Priority
About this project
A mandated CMHOC transition by January 2027 requires significant changes to IT infrastructure and service delivery, including website development and Active Directory Trust configurations. Failure to act risks operational disruption, service continuity gaps, and missed compliance windows for a government entity managing over $1.9M in annual IT spend.
The opportunity
The January 2027 deadline creates a defined planning window aligned with current budget cycles and cooperative procurement vehicles that can streamline acquisition. Acting now allows leadership to sequence infrastructure decisions strategically, reduce transition risk, and maximize stewardship of public technology funds.
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Discuss this project →Strengthen Credential and Access Security During IT Transition
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
An ongoing departmental IT transition is expanding the entity's digital footprint and increasing exposure to credential-based threats. Displacement of existing security tooling and a growing attack surface elevate the urgency for robust identity and access management controls.
The opportunity
The active IT transition and a substantial annual technology budget create a timely window to address cybersecurity gaps before risk exposure grows. Cybersecurity investments may be eligible under HSGP-aligned funding components and cooperative purchasing vehicles, supporting cost-effective procurement within the current fiscal cycle.