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Christina Koslosky, who tendered her resignation last Friday, is the second IT department head to abruptly leave in just over two years. She exits as the department continues to face criticism for cost overruns and efforts to centralize technology systems.
Chairman Shawn Nelson took issue with the price increase, but his colleagues say it’s justified. Union leaders warn of significant problems.
Among the issues regarding the county’s information technology contract is $11 million in costs added by Xerox after its final offer.
The vote was delayed last week amid concerns over a $27-million price hike.
Despite years of attempts to rein in costs and institute reforms in computer contracts, change orders and extensions persist.
Democratic wins on Election Day, the Bustamante scandal and labor negotiations cast shadows over the all-Republican Board of Supervisors’ future planning.
After concerns from labor and two county supervisors, a $200-million voice and data contract is delayed. Supervisors will now meet privately on the issue on Nov. 13.
With numerous contractors lobbying intensely in recent years, county supervisors are slated to consider a contract on Oct. 16.
Despite years spent on a new property tax system, implementation
is still a long way off.