State & Local Governments Focus on Continuity of Operations
Summary
Budgets presented earlier this year are now being adjusted, as many governments face an upcoming revenue shortfall. Taxes that would have been collected on our trips to the movies, restaurants and shopping malls are now not flowing into government treasuries. With less revenue, they will have to delay some or all new programs, including additional funding for school technology purchases, police body cameras and affordable housing. Here’s how you can help support their critical needs: In the short-term, much of the IT spending will be focused on ensuring continuity of operations and increasing access to digital services. Be flexible as you work with state and local governments, the revenue shortfall that many are facing now means budgets for the upcoming fiscal year remain uncertain.