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Information Technology Fund <br />C� <br />The total proposed budget for the Information Technology Fund is $3,665,215, reflecting an increase of <br />$226,786 or 6.6%. <br />The budget continues to prioritize IT services and fund expenses to ensure the County's network is <br />adequately guarded against cybersecurity breaches and ransomware attacks. This has become even <br />more critical as the County has increased the use of electronic means for transacting business due to <br />COVID-19. This has required additional resources, and additional attention to cybersecurity as more <br />online business can create more opportunities for bad actors. Included in the budget are professional <br />services to assist in transitioning to a VM environment, enhanced cybersecurity, penetration testing, and <br />multiple upgrades to both hardware and software systems. In addition, there is $232,103 budgeted in <br />Telecommunications to fund the third and final phase of the NexusWorx fiber documentation project <br />which will provide a full mapping of all County fiber. <br />Prospective View <br />While the taxroll growth has remained relatively strong for the upcoming FY 2020/21 budget, the <br />impact COVID-19 may have on future year's taxroll growth is still very uncertain at this time. Staff will <br />be closely monitoring the proposed budget to ensure mid -year adjustments are made, should they <br />arise. It is anticipated that COVID-19 expenses will continue to be incurred throughout the upcomi <br />fiscal year which are expected to be reimbursed by CARES Act funding. Unfortunately, revenLAW <br />supplanting is not an eligible expense under the CARES Act, which has the largest impact on <br />operations. As always, staff will continue to provide efficient, high quality services to our residents, <br />while currently balancing the negative impacts COVID-19 has had on the upcoming budget. <br />Additionally, staff will continue to plan for potential impacts to FY 2021/22 if it becomes necessary. <br />The preceding is intended to provide the Board with a general overview of the most significant changes in <br />the proposed budget. A more detailed explanation will be provided during the workshop sessions. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Jason E. Brown <br />County Administrator <br />OFFICE OF THE COUNTYADMINISTRA TOR <br />INDIANRIVER COUNTY <br />180127" Street, Vero Beach, Fl. 32960-3388 <br />PHONE: 772-226-1408 • <br />18 <br />