Oxnard-- The 2022- 2023 budget preview story continues with the information technology department preview. Chief Financial Officer Betsy George says doesn’t come out of the general fund, but a large portion is allocated to the general fund because the technology department serves the entire city.
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Committee got the update on May 10 that focused on getting ready for the end of Measure O funds in 2029.
“Last year, we were increased by about $3 million, as we were continuing to migrate onto more up-to-date platforms,” George said. “This year, we’re proposing a $3.5 million increase to improve our staffing levels and service delivery, upgrade outdated equipment and software, as well as enhance cyber security.”
The total amounts proposed for each department are $71.8 million for police, $30.4 million for fire, $20.2 million for public works, $14.2 million for community development, $14.1 million for cultural and community services, $11.2 million for IT, $7 million for finance, $3.6 million for human resources, $3 million for housing, $2.7 million for the city manager’s office, $2.6 million for the city attorney’s office, $1.5 million for billing & licensing, and $700,000 for the city clerk’s office.
George said the large…
