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KITTITAS COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> STAFF REPORT FOR <br /> STUDY SESSION <br /> Information Technology <br /> STUDY SESSION DATE: 8/25/26 <br /> TOPIC: Discussion of the IT Department & ETF Budget <br /> ACTION REQUESTED: No Action -Information Only <br /> LEAD STAFF: Interim Director Zane Kinney <br /> RECOMMENDATION: <br /> No recommendations requested. <br /> BRIEFING SUMMARY: <br /> Significant technology sector price increases, recent changes in the cyber threat <br /> landscape, the continual growth of the county's subscription software inventory, and <br /> deferred maintenance of IT infrastructure presents challenges to the IT department to <br /> securely provide services and ensure continuity of operations. Current predictions are that <br /> core IT spending will see 4%to 6% annually over the next 3 years, with several <br /> categories hitting 10% annually. <br /> DISCUSSION: <br /> The IT Department's most significant budgeting challenges for 2027 are: <br /> • GIS Resource Allocation <br /> The vacant GIS analyst position was historically funded in part by KITTCOM. <br /> An increased investment in either staff or professional services should be <br /> expected. <br /> • Cybersecurity/Continuity of Operations. <br /> Infrastructure remediation, staff training, and professional services are going to be <br /> priorities in 2027. <br /> • Software Subscriptions <br /> The county's inventory of software, licensed on a subscription model, is <br /> increasing. Many traditionally licensed applications we use are moving to <br /> subscription models. <br /> FISCAL IMPACTS: <br /> Actual budgetary impacts will be discussed in future financial budget workshops <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br /> Information Technology"Study Session Staff Report", 8/25/2026 <br />