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Strengthen Cybersecurity and Identity Management Controls
Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
Audits have cited active deficiencies in cybersecurity and data security, with no confirmed incumbents for password management or endpoint protection. Compliance mandates are directly driving procurement urgency, elevating risk to city systems, sensitive data, and continuity of public services.
The opportunity
The FY2027 cybersecurity budget has increased substantially, and unallocated ARPA funds are eligible for IT modernization and cybersecurity investments, creating a near-term funding pathway. Acting within the current fiscal cycle addresses audit findings, advances compliance, and reduces operational risk to residents and staff.
Fleet Visibility & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Works Operations
High Priority
About this project
The city currently lacks real-time fleet visibility and accountability, with no tracking solution in place to support preventive maintenance, vehicle utilization, or oversight of a growing EV fleet. This operational gap increases risk of deferred maintenance, inefficient asset deployment, and limited accountability for publicly owned vehicles.
The opportunity
Fleet modernization is an identified strategic priority with unallocated ARPA funds explicitly eligible for fleet management technology, and a pending FY2027 grant application signals additional dedicated funding. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the city to close oversight gaps, reduce operational costs, and advance EV transition goals with available public funding.
Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The City of Houston currently lacks a formal Emergency Operations Plan and an established mass notification system, creating significant preparedness and grant-eligibility compliance gaps. Without these foundational tools, the city faces elevated operational risk and reduced capacity to coordinate disaster response for residents.
The opportunity
A $101 million disaster recovery funding allocation and unallocated ARPA funds create a strong near-term window to close these gaps before the upcoming fiscal cycle. Strategic initiatives already prioritize regional preparedness and critical infrastructure cataloguing, aligning investment with both compliance mandates and measurable public safety outcomes.
Web Accessibility & Digital Communications Modernization
Digital Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
An active WCAG 2.1 Level AA mandate requires citywide website accessibility compliance, yet gaps in document accessibility and digital communications persist beyond the single department that has reached full implementation. These gaps create ongoing compliance exposure and unequal access to public services for residents.
The opportunity
Unallocated ARPA funds are explicitly eligible for website accessibility and digital communications technology, creating a near-term funding pathway aligned with active redesign procurement windows. Advancing this initiative now reduces compliance risk, improves equitable service delivery, and positions the city ahead of the upcoming fiscal planning cycle.
Modernize Endpoint Management and Cybersecurity Infrastructure
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Multiple active IT initiatives—including a website redesign, ServiceNow expansion, and an upcoming SAP HANA program—are underway alongside audit findings citing cybersecurity and data security deficiencies. Without a confirmed endpoint management solution, operational gaps and compliance risks remain unresolved across city systems and staff.
The opportunity
FY2027 IT budget increases and unallocated ARPA funds eligible for IT modernization create a strong near-term funding window. Acting now aligns with active procurement cycles, addresses audit-identified deficiencies, and positions the city to close endpoint and identity management gaps before the fiscal year closes.