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Utility Cybersecurity Plan & Access Control Compliance
Utility Cybersecurity · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Tennessee state law requires utility districts to maintain a current cybersecurity plan, reviewed biennially with annual independent auditor verification. A lean, single-staff financial operation amplifies password security and access control risks, and non-compliance carries severe consequences including regulatory referral and potential commissioner removal.
The opportunity
A documented annual IT budget and unallocated COVID-19 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide a viable near-term funding path. Acting within the current budget cycle addresses the compliance mandate, reduces audit exposure, and protects continuity of public utility services.
COVID-19 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
Discuss this project →Strengthen IT Infrastructure and Endpoint Security Posture
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district completed a cybersecurity and computer systems upgrade in 2023 but lacks a documented ongoing IT management framework, leaving endpoint security and access controls unverified. Operating with a single-staff IT model, the district faces elevated risk of security gaps and administrative burden, compounded by a Tennessee state mandate requiring utility cybersecurity plans to be updated every two years with independent auditor verification.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget cycle presents a defined planning window to formalize endpoint management and access controls before the next compliance audit cycle. With a documented annual IT spend already in place and unallocated fiscal recovery funds available, the district is positioned to act without requiring new budget authority.
COVID-19 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
Discuss this project →Close Emergency Preparedness Gaps Before FY2027
Emergency Management · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district's EOP status is unknown despite a state mandate, no mass-notification system is in place, and no emergency management coordinator has been identified. These gaps expose the district to significant regulatory and operational risk during emergency events affecting staff and the communities it serves.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget cycle represents a defined near-term window to fund emergency preparedness infrastructure, and unallocated COVID-19 fiscal recovery funds may offer an additional pathway. Acting now addresses a greenfield compliance gap before it escalates into a regulatory or public-safety incident.
Web Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district's public-facing website and digital services have been implemented but flagged for potential WCAG 2.1 compliance gaps. While no formal violation has been documented, unresolved accessibility barriers carry ongoing legal exposure and limit equitable access to services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
Proactive remediation ahead of the FY2027 budget cycle reduces legal risk and strengthens public trust before enforcement action occurs. Unallocated relief funds and existing IT budget allocations offer a viable funding pathway to address compliance gaps without significant new appropriations.