The Department of Information Technology (DOIT) is experiencing a growing demand for computer programming services. This is partly due to the optimization of information systems activities that DoIT has been working on with a number of departments. Departments are reducing the need to house their own IT staff and are instead opting to have those needs centrally managed through DOIT. This is a cost effective move that allows DOIT to cross-train staff in ways not possible with small departments; also reducing redundant staffing for similar technical activities. Rather than having a large number of staff spread across the county, we will centralize a few within DOIT who will work together to serve those customers.  
  
In addition, there are several large initiatives currently under way to improve County efficiency through automation of services both internally and to the public. A few examples of these are: The Accela Permitting System at the Department of Conservation and Development, Justware Case Management System for the Justice System partners, and the roll-out of new Peoplesoft related services including e-pay and timekeeping systems.  
  
Along with these projects, which will be covered with Service Level Agreements, we are also projecting extensive work on a “Time and Materials” basis which will provide additional revenue that we anticipate will fund at least one .5 FTE position during the upcoming year and foreseeable future. We are currently funding a temporary ISPA position which is covering these billable tasks. This temporary position will be eliminated.

Failure to approve this Position Adjustment Resolution will jeopardize the Information Technology Systems and Programming division's ability to successfully and efficiently meet the required level of service to the Conservation Development, Law & Justice and departments utilizing PeopleSoft personnel/payroll system.