QUESTION
Why is the Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) funding reduced in future fiscal years, and is there a relationship between the CEC and the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI)?
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Matthew Fraser, Chief Technology Officer of the Office of Technology And Innovation (OTI), states he cannot provide details on Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) funding reductions without the CEC head present, but confirms CEC administratively sits under OTI.
- Fraser is unable to comment on CEC funding reductions for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026 due to the absence of the CEC head.
- The administrative functions of CEC are managed under OTI to streamline city administration.
- Prioritization and budgeting for CEC involves coordination with the deputy mayor of economic development, indicating a collaborative approach to CEC's financial planning.
- Fraser emphasizes the need for fewer administration-focused departments, which is why CEC falls administratively under OTI.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
0:26:16
I'd like to ask about pegs specifically, the the Civic the Civil Inc Civic Engagement Commission.
0:26:25
So the preliminary plan includes OTPS reduction of 366,000 in FY 2024.
0:26:31
1,600,000 in FY 2025 and 1.1 beginning FY 26.
0:26:38
What can you tell me about why CDC funding is reduced through these fiscal years, particularly with the upcoming citywide elections.
Matthew Fraser
0:26:48
Yeah.
0:26:48
So I I I would love to provide more insight on that.
0:26:52
Unfortunately, we can't do that without the head of civic engagement commission being here.
0:26:56
So I would defer counsel to the head of CDC to talk about the prioritization of the efforts of that
Jennifer Gutiérrez
0:27:03
Okay.
0:27:03
Is there what is there a connection between CEC and OTI, though?
0:27:07
Is it you assist?
Matthew Fraser
0:27:09
So CEC headcount and headcounts and administratively sits under OTI.
0:27:16
Alright?
0:27:16
It for the city, it makes sense to have one fewer shops that are focused on HR, fewer shops that are focused on administration and bringing them into 1.
0:27:26
So that's why they sit under OCI right now.
0:27:28
But in terms of prioritizing the business aspects of it.
0:27:32
The CDC works very closely with our deputy mayor of economic development to sort of prioritize the things that are that are Okay.
0:27:40
Important for them.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
0:27:41
Okay.
0:27:41
So you can't speak to any of their budget?
Matthew Fraser
0:27:43
Unfortunately, I I I cannot speak to that without them present.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
0:27:46
No worries.
0:27:47
We'll get it to them.