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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The entity lacks a standalone Emergency Operations Plan and mass notification system, relying on fragmented county-level alerts and manual phone processes for utility incidents. AWIA Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan compliance deadlines have passed or are imminent, elevating operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
A significant budget increase for Emergency Management Expenses signals active leadership prioritization and available funding, with potential alignment to state and federal grant programs. Acting within the current fiscal cycle addresses overdue compliance mandates and closes critical gaps in public safety communications before the next emergency event.
Cybersecurity Compliance & Credential Management
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The entity lacks established password security practices and has not fulfilled the Texas mandate for annual certified cybersecurity training. An audit identified deficiencies in financial controls, and unmet requirements for two-step authentication and financial safeguards elevate regulatory, operational, and fiscal risk.
The opportunity
Active budget approval cycles and audit findings create immediate pressure to close compliance gaps before the next review period. The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program offers a viable funding pathway, and addressing these deficiencies now reduces financial exposure and strengthens public trust in government operations.
Web Accessibility & Digital Forms Compliance
Digital Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A federal mandate requires public-facing digital properties to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards by April 26, 2028, and the current digital forms platform does not meet those requirements. Non-compliance risks exclusion of residents with disabilities and exposes the entity to legal and regulatory liability.
The opportunity
The 2028 deadline creates a defined planning horizon, but early action allows time for proper implementation, testing, and staff adoption ahead of enforcement. Digital utility customer-service modernization broadens the scope, and this initiative aligns with current fiscal planning cycles and digital equity priorities.
Fleet & Vehicle Safety Monitoring Implementation
Fleet Safety · Liability Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
The entity has experienced a 57.14% increase in liability insurance spending alongside unresolved liability settlements, signaling elevated operational risk potentially tied to vehicle operations. An active park-and-recreation vehicle and trailer acquisition program is underway with no fleet telematics solution currently in place.
The opportunity
The ongoing vehicle acquisition cycle creates a timely window to establish fleet safety monitoring before new assets are fully deployed, reducing future liability exposure. This investment aligns with current budget activity and may qualify for public safety or infrastructure funding pathways in the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Strengthen IT Endpoint Visibility and Cybersecurity Controls
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Audit findings have identified deficiencies in financial controls and cybersecurity practices, leaving endpoint visibility and IT oversight gaps unaddressed. With budget allocations spanning police software and emergency management, a consolidated IT management approach is needed to reduce operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
An active budget amendment cycle and alignment with Texas cybersecurity training mandates create near-term momentum for action. State and federal funding programs, including cybersecurity-focused grant pathways, may offset costs and support a fiscally responsible path forward this budget cycle.
Modernizing Financial Controls to Address Audit Findings
Financial Compliance · Fraud Prevention
High Priority
About this project
An external audit identified deficiencies in financial controls, prompting active initiatives to implement multi-factor authentication and Positive Pay as safeguards. These gaps elevate fraud risk and fiscal accountability concerns during an active budget cycle and leadership transition.
The opportunity
Audit findings and an ongoing budget approval process create immediate urgency to act, with cybersecurity-focused funding such as the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program potentially offsetting implementation costs. Strengthening controls now supports fiscal stewardship, reduces liability exposure, and demonstrates accountability to residents and oversight bodies.