Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
Beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019
Information & Technology
The mission of the Information and Technology Cabinet is to provide systems and technologies that develop and support department personnel with information relative to their operations, support strategic planning, promote effective resource management, enhance customer service and promote internal and external electronic and voice communications.
Patricia Boyle-McKenna, InterimChief Information Officer
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The Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) will see a 3.4% increase over its FY18 appropriation. The FY19 budget invests in technologies that will allow DoIT to work more efficiently. As part of the City’s efforts to implement smart savings initiatives, DoIT will reduce contractor costs without reducing service.
Building on the success of the program in FY18, in FY19, DoIT will triple the Digital Equity Grant Program. This grant explores ways to address digital equity gaps. Roughly 15% of Bostonians lack internet access at home. This limits access to educational, employment, and civic engagement opportunities. By providing seed funding for programs that help get more people online, the City hopes to identify promising strategies that can attract outside funding and help create a City where everyone has the tools and skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.
Appropriations By Department
| Department | FY16 Actual | FY17 Actual | FY18 Budget | FY19 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Innovation & Technology | 32,046,766 | 32,339,123 | 29,933,345 | 30,444,345 |
| Total | 32,046,766 | 32,339,123 | 29,933,345 | 30,444,345 |
Cabinet trends
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Information & Technology Operating Budget Over Time |
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External Funds By Department
| Department | FY16 Actual | FY17 Actual | FY18 Budget | FY19 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Innovation & Technology | 1,985,398 | 1,356,576 | 5,260,000 | 4,400,000 |
| Total Cabinet | 1,985,398 | 1,356,576 | 5,260,000 | 4,400,000 |